One of the largest trees in the world, native to the Sierra Nevada and California, with a crown that is initially dense but becomes increasingly sparse. In its native regions, specimens can reach heights of over 100 meters with trunks measuring 30 meters in circumference. The leaves are triangular, short, glaucous when young, turning brown after 2-3 seasons. Brown cones measuring 5–9 cm mature every two years. It requires deep, fresh, well-drained, fertile soils ranging from acidic to alkaline. Special care is needed during transplantation due to its deep roots.