Excellent ornamental, often confused with Arborvitae. Many cultivars in smaller sizes used for specimens in dwarf and rock gardens. Fast growing evergreen with pyramidal growth habit. Long needles, dark green above and white banded below. Native to the Pacific Northwest.
Compound leaves similar to honey locust.
Large panicles of pale yellow pea-like blossoms in August followed by green pods. Fall color is a clear yellow. Dense upright growth when young, becoming round and spreading with age. Slow growing tree, to 50'. Deciduous coniferous tree with spreading pyramidal habit.