Ornamental tree with an attractive crown form to grow as an isolated or as an alignment tree.
Evergreen conifer growing up to 40m with dark purple hanging cones. Vivid dark green and thin needle-like leaves.
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Sow outdoors |
Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Hardiness | Hardy, No drought resistant |
Plant use | Bonsai, Desertification, Game-covers, Gardening, Reforestation, Street Tree, Timber |
Seeds per gram | 300 |
Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
Soil - Type | Loam |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Direct sowing in spring.
It is little demanding about soils.
It is used in gardening and for reforestation. The wood is highly used to make masts and in naval carpentry. Desertification. Livestock.