Narrowly conical, evergreen conifer. Attractive, dark green, flattened foliage makes a great, dense hedge with trimming. Rapidly growing, with straight growth and canker resistance. Ideal for forestry, or trimmed shelter belt.
Good timber, forms heart wood early. Grows approximately 7m tall after 5 years, and 30m when mature. Can be kept trimmed as low as 3m with annual pruning.
Full sun to part shade. Suits all soil types. Tolerant of strong winds but only some coastal exposure. Frost hardy.