| General Description | T. cuspidata ‘Expansa’ is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub that branches at 45–60° from the base and has a very wide, spreading form. |
| ID Characteristic | This plant is anywhere from 1.5–2 times wider than it is tall, and has dense, deep green foliage. |
| Shape | Rounded body with an open vase-shaped center. |
| Landscape | This shrub is used for grouping or massing; hedging; and makes an excellent groundcover. |
| Cultivation | Prefers sandy loam to clay loam soil. Requires good drainage because the roots are not tolerant of wet soil. |
| Pests | None of note. |
| Notable Specimens | The Sherwood Fox Arboretum at the University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth, brown bark; not often seen through the dense foliage. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Brown, overlapping, ovoid scale like buds. |
| Leaf Description | Small needle like foliage, ranging from 2–3 cm long, densely covering each branch on all sides. |
| Flower Description | Many small, green, dioecious flowers form on last year's wood. |
| Fruit Description | Small, fleshy red berries (arial); oval in shape. |
| Colour Description | New foliage is bright green, changing to a deep green when mature. The undersides of the needles are generally paler. |
| Texture Description | Medium waxy texture. |
