Propagation
Sow fresh seed from autumn to spring in pots and in cold climates place in a cold frame.

Botanic information
Leaf: The mid-green acicular leaves are stiff and arranged in pairs along the stems.

Flower: The small pail yellow male catkin-like flowers are oval-shaped and the small dark purple female strobili are up to 5mm (1/5in) long and appear during spring.

Fruit: The ovoid to conical cone is shiny green turning brown and is persistent on the tree for many years. Each scale on the cone has a very tiny prickle.