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Pinus strobus Sea Urchin

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Pinus strobus Sea Urchin Dwarf Eastern White Pine, Conifer,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Conifers Bun Shaped, Dense, Rounded

Description:

A dwarf and Compact form of the American White Pine. Forms a rounded habit with dense needle-like blue-grey foliage that resembles a prickly sea urchin. Slow-growing shrub growing approx, 35cm tall x 40cm wide in 10 years. Great for rockeries and small gardens.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Pinaceae NorthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Blue, Green

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: N/A

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Slow

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: High

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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