A columnar evergreen conifer native to California with fragrant, flattened foliage and reddish-brown bark. Valued for windbreaks, screens, and ornamental use in dry climates.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–100′ tall × 6–12′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 4bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9b
pH Range
4.67.1
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.6 to 7.1
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
WinterSpring
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native to the United States
Native Range
California and Oregon
Native to: California, Oregon
Function & Care
windbreakwildlife benefitfiber
Establishment & Care
Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
Columnaris grows extremely narrow and tall, ideal for tight spaces; Aureovariegata features golden-yellow foliage.
