Fruit:
Brown (Cones; sometimes purplish; green before maturity)
Soil:
Prefers moist, well-drained loam soil; does not perform best on clay or high pH soils
Diagnostic Characteristics:
Needles are 1" long and form a solid cushion without a pectinate (comb-like) arrangement. Needles are glossy dark green above with 2 white waxy bands beneath, and a slight notch at the flattened apex. Needle length shortens towards tip of stem, giving a tapered appearance. Emerging cones are green, turning pale brown to purplish, eventually reaching 4-6" long.
