Description
Large, upright, moderately growing evergreen shrub, conifer (H 2-4 m, W 1,5-2 m). Crown broadly ovoid to conical, dense. Bark red-brown, it peels off decoratively in narrow strips. Branches short, spreading, slightly twisted, open. Young shoots narrower, prominent, dense. Needles scalelike (0,2-0,4 cm), smooth, bright light green to dark green. Flowers and fruits rare or absent. Requires deep, moderately moist, nutrient-rich soils, and sunny to half-shady sites. Easily withstands occasional drought, cold, heat, wind and urban conditoins.