A hardy, slow-growing conifer native to high-altitude western mountains, valued for its flexibility, drought tolerance, and picturesque form. Its dense blue-green foliage and ability to withstand harsh conditions make it excellent for exposed, challenging sites.
Overview
Form
conical to columnar
Growth Rate
slow
Size
25–66′ tall × 15–35′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 2bZone 8a
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 8a
pH Range
5.76.5
3.556.589
pH range: 5.7 to 6.5
Soil Texture
Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Winter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western United States and Canada, high elevations
Native to: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
