Propagation
Stratify seeds for 2 to 3 months during winter in peat at a temperature of 1.1º to 5º C. (34º to 41º F). Sow seeds in pots then place them in a cold frame to germinate. 

Note:
Care should be taken when selecting a sight as the tree has vigorous roots that can lift concrete and block drains.

Botanic information
Leaf: The ridged linear to acicular leaves have bluish white stripes on both sides and are slightly flattened. The apex is acute and the leaves are densely packed around the older twigs.

Flower: The small red male strobili appear on the lower branches and are generally inconspicuous and the female cones are pink to violet, turning brown on maturity. They appear during spring.

Fruit: The cylindrical cones are purplish brown when mature and have no protruding bracts.