Evergreen tree with a compact, conical habit. Dense, soft, very fine foliage emerges bright green and matures to gray-green. Used as an accent, hedge, topiary, container plant and living Christmas tree.
Plant with Maiden Grass 'Gracillimus'
Green Thumb Guide
Tolerant of most soils with good drainage. Prune in winter. Prune topiary to maintain shape. Feed in spring, before new growth, with a multipurpose fertilizer. When using as a living Christmas tree, bring in 10 days before Christmas. Once tree is indoors, place ice cubes around the base.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Green Thumb Guide
Tolerant of most soils with good drainage. Prune in winter. Prune topiary to maintain shape. Feed in spring, before new growth, with a multipurpose fertilizer. When using as a living Christmas tree, bring in 10 days before Christmas. Once tree is indoors, place ice cubes around the base.
These characteristics apply to the North Texas area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: Texas A&M Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)