- Family :
- Pinaceae
- Origin :
- Exotic
- Hardiness Zone :
- 2b
- Light requirement :
- Sun or partial shade
- Height at maturity :
- 24 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 10 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines :
- 7 m
- Crown shape :
- Pyramidal
- Roots :
- Superficiel
- Growth rate :
- Fast
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Average
- Tolerance to pollution :
- High
- Tolerance to spray salt :
- Average
- Tolerance to compaction :
- Low
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Few problems, slight susceptibility to gall aphids
- Special comments :
- Very rustic, undemanding. Tolerates urban conditions well. Pruning the shoots in June (candle), to obtain more compact shapes. Ideal for planting alone, creating a screen, a bed or naturalizing.
