Pinus sylvestris 'Hillside Creeper' |
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Hillside Creeper Scotch Pine |
Description
This Scotch PIne is an evergreen, needled pine tree. It grows to 7'-10' tall in 10 years. It has a spread of 8'. Light green, twisted needles in bundles of 2 turn an attractive yellowish green in winter. It needs full sun and well-drained soil. It has a spreading form.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Light Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Background, Park, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.