This eastern Kentucky native tree is known for having a straight trunk and pyramidal shape with soft gray-green foliage. The bark is thin, smooth, and greenish-gray on young trees, becoming thick, deeply furrowed, and grayish-brown with age. The needles are soft and flexible, are a bluish-green on the upper surface and a whitish color beneath. This species makes an excellent specimen tree for lawns or parks. Site in areas with adequate space to accommodate future growth