Pinus strobus 'Contorta'
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.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Leaf Season
Evergreen
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
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:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.