83.‘Hillspire’ Eastern Redcedar
Wofford Arboretum South Campus
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Tree Details
Hardiness zone: 2 – 9
Height: 40 – 50
Spread: 8 – 20 ; Size is extremely variable
Habit: Symmetrical conical-pyramidal
Light: Best in full sun, tolerates shade only when very young
Soil: Deep, moist, well-drained loam preferable; tolerant of adverse soil conditions, poor gravelly soils, acidic and basic soils
Flowers: Cones: male cones inconspicuous
Fruit: globular or ovoid, 1/5 long, berry-like cones
Landscape use: Excellent specimen and mass if used with care, useful for windbreaks, hedges and topiary work
History: Named ‘Cupressifolia’ in 1964 but that name was taken, renamed ‘Hillspire’; introduced by D. Hill Nursery Co., Dundee, IL
Pests\Problems: bagworm; Problems: cedar apple rust
Significant Features:
Maintains bright green foliage in winter