Wofford Arboretum Central Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 5 – 9 Height: 50 – 60 with a maximum of 100 Spread: 20 – 30 Habit: Pyramidal or conical with a stout trunk and erect wide-spreading branches Light: Best in full sun Soil: Rich, deep, lightly permeable, acidic, moist soil preferable Flowers: anthers in inconspicuous axillary clusters Fruit: 1/2 – 1 , dark brown terminal cones Landscape use: Graceful and stately specimen tree; useful for avenues History: Native range is China and Japan; introduced in 1861 Pests\Problems: Problems: leaf blight, leaf spot, branch dieback Significant Features: Fast growth rate; shedding, cedar-like bark