Outstanding, evergreen shrub with dense, upright branches clothed in sharply pointed, bright green needles. Depending on variety, works well as a ground cover, hedge, screen or windbreak. Requires little maintenance. Very tough plant. 'Keteleeri' grows 15 to 20 feet high, treelike with loose light-to-medium green foliage. Scale-like leaves and pointed cones. Common in midwestern landscapes.

• Habit: Broad-conical with upright branching


• Size: 25-30' high


• Color: Dark green


• Texture: Medium-fine


• Hardiness: Zone 3-9


• Family: Cupressaceae