HABIT: Slow growing, irregularly branching, compact, small statured coniferous tree --SIZE: 20 ft tall --HARDINESS: Hardy to -20 degrees F. (USDA Zone 5) --EXPOSURE: Full sun --DESCRIPTION: Dark green needles curling up to reveal bright silver lower surface. Most notable feature are its rich violet-purple cones, 2-3" long and 1" wide that occur on 3-5 ft high plants.