Pinus, Swiss Stone Pine (Large Sizes)
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
A hardy pine with uniform, controlled growth and an attractive, narrow pyramidal form with branches all the way to the ground. Green outer needles, bluish on the inside.
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Details
Swiss Stone Pine is primarily valued in the landscape for its distinctively pyramidal habit of growth. It has dark green evergreen foliage. The needles remain dark green throughout the winter.
Swiss Stone Pine is a dense evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Swiss Stone Pine is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Shade
- Vertical Accent
Swiss Stone Pine will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 120 years or more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations!
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America.
More Information
| Gerten Grown Plants | Gerten Grown Plants |
|---|---|
| Tree Type | Evergreen |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Mature Height (Range) | 25 - 50 feet |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Common Family Name | Pine |
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