Upright growing, relatively openly branched tree with a pyramidal crown that later becomes conical. ‘Excelsa’ grows vigorously to 15 to 20 m tall. The quite horizontal branches make the tree about 5 to 6 m wide. The bark is reddish brown, fibrous and flaky. The young twigs are green first, later turning reddish brown. Like the species, the lower branches can take root when they touch the ground and, seemingly form new trees. The scaly foliage is arranged in shingle form and glossy dark green, also in winter. When crushed the foliage gives off a characteristically pleasant fragrance. The blossom and the oval cones which follow are inconspicuous. Despite the slightly looser branching, ‘Excelsa’ is a fine hedge plant. Can also be used as a solitary or in groups.
Clear stem conifer
Clear stem tree
Haagplant
Specimen conifer
acid soil
clay soil
loamy soil
peaty soil
sandy soil
tolerates no paving
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
suitable for shadow
withstand short flood
can withstand wind
broad conical
1st size , taller than 12 metres
half-open crown
green
average growing
all species
toxic components
Fragrant flowers
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