Compact and slow growing to 3' x 3' with blue green new leaves in spring that age to deep green in summer and maintain their green color even during winters' frigid temperatures. Hardy to USDA zone 5. Plant in full to partial sun in average soils and water to get root system established. During the first winter this, and other evergreen plants, benefit from the protection from cold drying winds that often can be provided by wrapping the plant in burlap.