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Pinus strobus 'Contorta'

Contorted White Pine

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

Pinus strobus 'Contorta' is an evergreen tree. Grows to 100 ft. or more at a fast rate. Symmetrical cone shape with horizontal branches in regular whorls. Needles are 2-4in. and blue green. Cones are 3-8 in., slender, often curved, and light brown.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer, Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.