Pinus strobus 'Contorta' |
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Contorted White Pine |
Description
Pinus strobus 'Contorta' is an evergreen tree. Grows to 100' or more at a fast rate. Symmetrical cone shape with horizontal branches in regular whorls. Needles are 2"-4" and blue-green. Cones are 3"-8", slender, often curved, and light brown.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
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Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
Japanese, Ranch
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.