- Dense, dark green foliage provides year-round structure and elegance, making it a classic choice for formal gardens and low-maintenance landscaping
- Upright, columnar habit makes it perfect for hedges, borders, or as a vertical feature in small to medium-sized UK gardens
- Highly tolerant of pruning, ideal for shaped hedging, topiary designs, and structured planting schemes
- Evergreen foliage supports garden wildlife by offering shelter throughout the year
- Hardy and reliable, thriving in a range of soils and light conditions, suitable for UK gardeners seeking long-lasting greenery
- Versatile for contemporary or traditional garden designs, container planting, and formal borders, adding architectural elegance to any setting
What you need to know:
- Height: 3–5m
- Spread: 1–1.5m
- Soil type: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates clay, chalk, and a range of soil types
- Flower colour: Insignificant
- Sun level: Full sun to partial shade
- Position: Hedges, borders, containers, topiary, formal and contemporary gardens
- Flowering month: Not significant
