An extremely useful, fast growing pine perfect for windbreaks and tall screens. The natural pyramidal form with strong horizontal branches holds beautiful, soft, light blue-green needles. To create a feature specimen – pinch half of the new growth on each candle to increase compactness. Slender 10-20cm long cones. A rugged evergreen that adapts well to poor soils.
Attributes
Type: Evergreen Tree
Growth Habit: Upright, Pyramidal
Mature Height: 15 – 24m (50 – 80ft.)
Mature Spread: 6 – 12m (20 – 40ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Ornamental Features
Foliage Colour: Soft, light blue-green needles.
Care
General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary but can shear the soft new growth candles to keep the plant fuller and narrower, typically in June. Prune broken or damaged limbs.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable; avoid poorly drained, soggy sites.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.