Southern Alaska to Idaho and California -
United States
Narrow, pyramidal canopy.
More or less in 2 ranks (rows), although set all around
the stems, 1/4 to 3/4” long, 1/20 to 1/16” wide. Have
broad, white bands on the bottom of the needles.
Stems are
yellow-brown that change to dark red-brown that
remain pubescent for 5 or 6 years.
Cones 3/4 to 1 inch
long without stem (sessile) hanging from the
branch tops.