H48 in. x W24 in.  Tiny, blue-green needles surround the branches of this very slow-growing species from alpine reaches in the western states.  We offer nursery-grown seedlings, already several years old.  These are ready to plant in the rockery or in a  container in rich, gritty, well-drained soil.  After many years, fruiting trees are laden with small, purple-brown cones.  Unbeatable for bonsai or the G-scale rail-scape.  Hardy to Zone 4.

These trees of boreal forests must have cool, moist conditions to thrive.  Young trees and dwarf forms, particularly variegated cultivars, need some shade from strong sun.  Deep, rich loam that drains well is the ideal soil.  Containerized specimens should have a richly organic mix with plenty of coarse sand or grit.