Narrowly conical or columnar with spreading branches.
70 to 80’ in height, probably 15 to 20’ wide.
monoecious
with male flowers forming
terminal and drooping panicles while the female flowers
are scattered near the ends of branches of the
previous year.
March-April.
Bright green
Changing to
orangish brown
Short stalked cones
that are purplish in color and ripen the first
year before turning brown.
'Nutans' - Short branching and
horizontal form.
'Prairie Sentinel' - Taller than wide
with fine textured foliage.
