Upright, vigourous conifer. Slightly slower growing than the green variety. Grown for its bronze-yellow foliage. Excellent hedging plant. Initial growth rate 1.5-2ft (45-60cm) per year, once established rate increases to 3-4ft (1-1.2m) per year. Matured unpruned height up to 65ft (20m), spread 38ft (12m). Position - Full sun. Soil - Well drained but moist. Rate of growth - Fast. Hardiness - Fully hardy (no protection needed during Winter months). Our conifers are grown in 9cm wide pots, and then potted into 2 litre pots. Our plants are presently 75cms (30") tall and well established.