John Fielding Conifers Trees
A large, evergreen tree that reaches approximately 15 metres in height and 3-4 metres in width. It has a broadly weeping, very irregular growing habit, with branches hanging down sharply and some growing in a horizontal, undulating pattern. It has blueish-grey, awl-shaped leaves 6-12mm long arranged spirally round the shoots and a striking reddish-brown, soft and fibrous, deeply grooved trunk. Upright cones appear after flowering and when ripe, the reddish-brown cones (5-8cm) hang down. Ideally suited to being planted as a specimen in a large park or garden. Requires protection from cold winds.
Position
Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam, Sand, Clay
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres