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This majestic tree, reaching 15-20 m in domestic cultivation, is prized for its bright silver-blue evergreen foliage. Ideal as a living potted Christmas tree or to enhance a landscape, it adapts to fertile, moist soils, while tolerating harsh winter conditions. 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