| General Description | Fast growing evergreen conifer, with dense, upward spreading branching and a low canopy. |
| ID Characteristic | Very narrow form. Upward branching with a strong leader. Deep green to green-blue in colour, needles are slightly curved. |
| Shape | Fastigiate. Narrow with tight, dense branching. |
| Landscape | Can grow close to buildings because of its fastigiate form. Can be used as a dense screen or in smaller gardens as a vertical accent. This evergreen species is also low maintenance and tolerant to urban conditions. |
| Pests | Red spider, spruce gall aphid, budworms and borers. Not as deer resistant as said to be. |
| Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth grey colour. |
| Leaf Description | 2.5 cm. in length, slightly curved and fine textured. |
| Flower Description | Small, pink blooms. Not ornamental. |
| Colour Description | Deep green to green-blue. |
| Texture Description | Fine. |
