Atrovirens is an evergreen conifer with redbrown flaking bark. It has a conical habit & darkgreen, neat foliage that may become bronzetinted in winter. It is slower growing than leylandii & makes a very good hedge. Fast growing evergreen conifer with cinnamonred shredding bark & spreading branches. Bright glossy green leaves above, slightly grey beneath, & aromatic when crushed. Best on moist but not waterlogged soil but will tolerate shallow chalk soil.