This was found in the Shakespeare garden in Platt Fields park. They are broadly conical conifer with dense foliage. They can be in topiary. This is where it is clipped to form substantial, impenetrable and long lasting hedges like this one has, as it is a feature in this formal garden. They prefer more drier, lime-rich soils. Often planted in churchyards and some are found to be more than 1,000 years old. They are fairly resistant to harsh weather and atmospheric pollution in towns. Strong part of English history as the timber was used for making English Longbows.
The leaves are flattened, needle like and up to 4cm long and 3cm wide, narrowing to a sharp point.
The branches are level or ascending and have irregular, slightly pendulous twigs hanging from them.
Trunks of mature trees can be deeply twisted. The bark is reddish and peeling to expose a reddish brown underneath.
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