Description
Large, upright evergreen tree, conifer (H 25-35 m and more, W 7-9 m). Crown conical, narrow. Bark red-brown to grey, rough, thick, fibrous. Branches horizontaly open to slightly hanging. Needles flat, linear (1,5-2,5 cm), stiff, smooth, dark green, underneath with two longitudinal silver-white stripes. Flowers in oval inflorescence, unremarkable. Fruits cones, round to egg-shaped (1,5-3 cm), dark brown. Needs well-drained soils and a sheltered position.