Accepts wide variety of soil and climate. Can withstand temperatures to 0 degrees F Most commonly used as Christmas trees. Can be used in shelter belts, hedges and landscape plantings. Growth rates of three feet per year are not uncommon. Ultimate height of tree can be as much as 100 feet, and it can do this for 60 years.
Foliage varies from one cultivar to the next.
Generally, arranged in irregularly flat planes with dark green to gray color. Shoots branch repeatedly, and have a contrasting mahogany color except at tips. Bark has skin-like texture and is quite delicate. Texture of foliage is feathery and soft. Should be planted in spring and kept well watered.