Drought tolerant once established, is half hardy to hardy. True cedar and one of the most widely grown conifers in the west. Form is broad pyramidal when young with pendulous branches. Wide spreading and flat topped at maturity. Medium rate of growth overall.
Branches tend to be horizontal and lower ones droop to ground.
Foliage is dark green and one and half inches in length and tend to be in whorls of 15 to 20 needles per cluster. Good plant as a background, in masses, skyline tree, or a specimen in larger areas such as parks and cemeteries. Flowers and fruit are similar to Atlas Cedar. Prefers a well drained soil and a sunny location protected from hot drying winds. 2nd exposure seacoast to inland valley.