Evergreen conifer with a twisted, upright habit and dense, dark green foliage. Adaptable to a range of soils and heat tolerant; commonly used as a screen, specimen, or sculptural accent in low-desert landscapes. (Duplicate of pid 429.)

Bloom Time

Non-flowering (grown for foliage)

Deciduous / Evergreen

Evergreen

Special Features

Architectural Form, Attracts Birds, Deer / Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Screening / Privacy

Growth Rate

Slow to moderate

Growth Habit

Upright shrub – irregular

Mature Size

15-20 ft tall × 6-10 ft wide

Flower Color

None (grown for foliage)

Foliage Color

Dark green to blue-green

Landscape Use

Desert / Xeriscape, Foundation Planting, Hedge / Screen, Specimen / Accent

Garden Style

Desert / Xeriscape, Hedge / Formal, Pollinator / Wildlife

Soil

Alkaline Tolerant, Sandy / Rocky, Well-Drained

Companion Plants

Agave, Desert Museum Palo Verde, Red yucca, Rosemary, Texas sage

Toxic — Pets

Foliage and berries mildly toxic to pets if ingested

Care Instructions

Light: Full sun

Water: Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings.

Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates alkaline and rocky soils common in desert regions.

Mature size: 15-20 ft tall, 6-10 ft wide

Bloom: Non-flowering (grown for foliage)

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Slow to moderate