A hardy native conifer of the interior western United States with soft, feathery foliage and gnarled, picturesque branching. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, making it ideal for xeriscape gardens and arid climates.
Overview
Form
irregular, picturesque
Growth Rate
slow
Size
20–33′ tall × 20–50′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 3bZone 9a
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 9a
pH Range
68.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
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.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Interior Pacific Northwest and Great Basin (Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada)
