Tree Details

Hardiness zone: 7 – 9

Height: 30 – 75

Spread: 10 – 30

Habit: Pyramidal with slightly pendulous branches

Light: Best in partial shade

Soil: Moist, acidic, well-drained soil preferable

Flowers: inconspicuous

Fruit: ovoid grouped cones, 1 1/2 diameter

Landscape use: May be used as a specimen and mass planting tree in warm areas

History: Natural range is central and southern China; introduced in 1804

Pests\Problems: None serious

Significant Features: Appearance is somewhat exotic