Hardy, fast-growing pine with broad pyramid shape. Bluish-green foliage. Attractive cinnamon-brown bark stands out as the tree matures and branches become spaced. Durable low maintenance plant. Useful in large landscapes, parks or shelterbelts.
Attributes
Type: Evergreen Tree
Growth Habit: Pyramidal, Irregular
Mature Height: 15 – 18m (50 – 60ft.)
Mature Spread: 6 – 8m (20 – 26ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Ornamental Features
Foliage Colour: Blue-green needles.
Bark Colour: Cinnamon brown/orange-red.
Care
General Maintenance: Little pruning is required but a yearly shearing of the new candles when soft will keep the plant more compact. Typically in June.
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.