| General Description | Nearly spherical, compact dome of rich green branches. |
| ID Characteristic | Dense, fluffy sphere; rusty red in winter, very slow growing, slightly arching branches. |
| Shape | Intricately branching ball, soft to touch. |
| Landscape | Borders and rock gardens as an accent or specimen plant. |
| Propagation | Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn or by layering. |
| Cultivation | Sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil; protect from wind, plant for good air circulation. We (London, Ontario, Canada) are the northern point of hardiness, so plant with caution. |
| Pests | Leaf blight if air circulation is poor |
| Notable Specimens | Queens Botanical Gardens, New York, New York, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Peeling bark is reddish brown that comes off in long strips. |
| Leaf Description | Awl shaped, finger like; blueish green at tips, darker green older growth, rusty red in winter. |
| Flower Description | Monoecious, inconspicuous. |
| Fruit Description | Globular dark brown, spirally arranged, .65-2 cm long. |
| Colour Description | Bluish green needles; rusty red in winter; new growth is pale green. |
| Texture Description | Softly bristled foliage. |
