Green Twist Dwarf Eastern White Pine - 5 Gallon Pot
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Green Twist Dwarf Eastern White Pine - 5 Gallon Pot
$95.99
Sale price
$95.99
Regular price
$138.00
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Description
Green Twist Dwarf Eastern White Pine
Pinus strobus 'Green Twist'
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-7b (8 in cool summer climates) Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Coniferous Evergreen Shrub
Height at Maturity: maybe 3' at 10 years of age; maybe 5' over time
Width at Maturity: maybe 2.5-3' at 10 years of age; maybe 4-5' over time
Spacing: Best as a specimen or in spaced groupings at 5'+ apart
Growth Habit / Form: Rounded, Globose
Growth Rate: Slow, 3-4" per year
Flower Color: -
Flower Size: -
Flowering Period: -
Flower Type: -
Fragrant Flowers: -
Foliage Color: -Blue-Green with Bright Green new growth
Fragrant Foliage: Yes
Berries: -
Berry Color: -
Sun Needs: Full Sun, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Afternoon Sun
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sandy, Silty
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well-Drained; Moderate drought tolerance when established
Soil pH: 5.0 - 7.0 (Acid to Neutral)
Maintenance / Care: Very Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Cold Temperatures (-30F), Deer, Rabbit
Description
Discovered at Bickelhaupt Arboretum in Iowa as a witches broom on Pinus strobus ‘Contorta.' 'Green Twist' is one of if not the smallest of Eastern White Pines, making it a perfect fit for small garden spaces and containers. Slow growing, it forms a globe maybe 3 feet tall and equally wide at ten years of age with small bunches of blue-green needles that twist and curve in all directions to provide a delightful texture. The new growth in spring is a brilliant light green. We're not sure, but we think that mature height might be around 5 feet tall and wide. Green Twist adds unusual and fantastic texture to the landscape and will surely be a conversation piece, especially when positioned on or around patios and other outdoor sitting and living spaces.
Landscape & Garden Uses
The Green Twist Dwarf Eastern White Pine is ideal for use as a specimen in small rock gardens, conifer gardens, miniature gardens, native gardens, and Asian theme gardens. It is also suitable for containers. It is also a nice accent in home foundation plantings near an entryway, patio, or other sitting areas.
Suggested Spacing: Best as a specimen or in spaced groupings 5 feet or more apart
Growing Preferences
The Green Twist Eastern White Pine grows best in moist, well-drained soil of average fertility and full sun but will tolerate and appreciate some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates. As with so many other ornamental shrubs and trees, a constantly soggy soil can cause problems with the roots. It does not require pruning.
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