Foliage: Short, fine-textured blue-green to silvery-blue needles.
Mature Size: Typically reaches 4 to 6 feet tall and 2.5 to 4 feet wide over time (though some older references note up to 10 feet under unpruned conditions).
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate (about 6 to 12 inches per year under ideal conditions).
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 2 through 8 (excellent cold hardiness).
Sun & Soil: Prefers full sun to partial shade in average, evenly moist, well-drained soil.
Resistances: Generally deer- and rabbit-resistant, with good tolerance for wind and urban conditions.
Uses & Availability
Landscape Uses: Great as a compact specimen plant, rock garden accent, or miniature ornamental tree for small spaces and tight urban yards.
*Stock image shown for reference.
Actual tree appearance may vary.