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Hardiness
Zones:
4-8 |
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Habit:
Evergreen |
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Growth
Rate: Moderate
to slow |
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Site
Requirements: Sun;
will grow in poor, dry soils including clay |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Broad,
open pyramid when young; becomes flat topped; horizontal with age, irregular
branches
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Height:
15
to 40'
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Width:
10
to 30' |
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Leaf:
1.5
to 3" slightly twisted needles in pairs; often yellow green in winter |
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Flower/Fruit:
1.5
to 3" cones in cluster of 2 to 4; old cones persist
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Comments:
Native;
not extremely ornamental; foliage can be used in Christmas decorations;
seeds eaten by birds
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Cultivars:
Wates
Golden
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