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: Cones: inconspicuous Fruit: seeds in 1/2 – 1 broad, dark brown terminal cones Landscape use: Graceful and stately specimen tree; great for avenues; makes great privacy barrier; good substitute for Leyland cypress History: Native range is China and Japan; introduced 1861 Pests\Problems: Problems: leaf blight, leaf spot, branch dieback Significant Features: Fast growth rate; bright blue-green summer foliage