Origin: the west of North America
Habitat in the original area: coniferous forests in the Pacific area
Habitus: A massive tree growing to the height of over 50 metres, its trunk is a few metres wide. The crown has a conical shape and the branches are evenly spaced.
Leaf: The needles are dark green, with two white stripes on the underside. Their apex is pointed or blunt, but never notched. When crushed, the needles give off a pleasant citrus scent.
Bloom, fruit: The cone is composed of about 50 seed scales. The supporting three-pointed scales are pressed against the cone.
Interesting fact: It is the most widely grown exotic tree in our forests, but it spreads spontaneously. It can also be used as a Christmas tree, mainly because of its scent.
