Tiger-Tail Spruce

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Japan

Location

Conifer Slope

Source of plant

Iseli Nursery, Endangered Species, Dilworth Nursery

Description

Comparatively long, thick, rigid spine-tipped leaves stand out at almost right angles to the shoots. Thepegs, or persistent leaf bases of the leaves remain on the shoots and are large and prominent.

USDA Hardiness Zone

6

Special characteristics

winter interest, notable texture