Wofford Arboretum Central Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 7 – 8 (9) Height: 40 – 70 but has been known to reach 150 – 200 Spread: maximum of 150 Habit: In youth: broadly pyramidal; At maturity: wide-spreading and flat topped Light: Best in sun or partial shade Soil: Well-drained, somewhat dry, moderately fertile soil Flowers: Cones: male – finger-shaped cones, very densely set, more numerous on lower portion of tree; female – stout, erect cones initially purple in color and found in upper portion of tree; Fruit: 4 long, upright cones found on upper side of branches, green while developing, finally brown Landscape use: Excellent evergreen specimen tree also used as a screen in large scale areas History: Native range is Himalayan Mountains from east Afghanistan to Garwhal; introduced 1831 Pests\Problems: Pests: borers Significant Features: Rapid growth rate; lower limbs may touch ground