| General Description | A compact, very slow growing cultivar, dark green mature foliage, contrasting agaisnt the golden white colour of new growth. 'Can-Can' is a deer resistant specimen, which is not true of the straight species (T.plicata). |
| ID Characteristic | Dark green mature foliage, new growth emerges a golden white colour. A tight compact looking shrub. |
| Shape | Conical, compact growth pattern. |
| Landscape | A slow growing, low maintenance hedge or small specimen plant. It is also deer resistant. |
| Cultivation | Prefers moist well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Do not plant in areas with extreme winter exposure. |
| Pests | Bag worm. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Reddish brown new growth, evening out to a smooth grey at maturity. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, neatly organized foliage; deep green at maturity while new growth is golden white. |
| Flower Description | Very small; 2 mm inconspicuous; cream to golden in colour. |
| Fruit Description | The female cones are produced on the tips of the foliage and are rose-like tan/brown in colour. |
| Colour Description | Deep green mature growth contrasting against golden white new growth. Red bark when young maturing to smooth grey. |
| Texture Description | Medium. |
