Description
Small, upright, fast growing evergreen tree, conifer (H 5-8 m, W 0,8-1,5 m). Crown columnar, dense, regular. Bark red-brown to dark brown, flaky. Young shoots green, later red-brown. Needles wide, flat (2-3 cm), very dark green. Flowers unisexual, female only, green. Flowering period: March-April. Fruits ovate (0,5-0,8 cm), fleshy, juicy, light red. Ripening time: August-October. Very long-lived, healthy and adaptable species. Requires fertile, sufficiently drained, moderately moist soils. Easily withstands cold, occasional drought, wind, poor soils, urban conditions and hard pruning. Sorta also suitable for formal hedges and topiary.