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Pinus strobus ‘Contorta’ (Eastern White Pine)

Eastern White Pine 'Contorta', Weymouth Pine 'Contorta', North American Pumpkin Pine 'Contorta', North American White Pine 'Contorta', White Pine 'Contorta', Pinus strobus 'Tortuosa'

Pinus strobus Contorta', Eastern White Pine 'Contorta', Weymouth Pine 'Contorta', North American Pumpkin Pine 'Contorta', North American White Pine 'Contorta', White Pine 'Contorta', Evergreen Tree, Evergreen Shrub, Conifer

Pinus strobus ‘Contorta’ (Eastern White Pine) is an upright, evergreen conifer of loose-pyramidal habit with a twisted trunk and gracefully twisted branches, branchlets, and fluffy, light green needles.

  • Grows up to 15-40 ft. tall (4-16 m) and 10-30 ft. wide (3-9m).
  • Performs best in full sun in preferably neutral to acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers fertile soils and cool, humid climates.
  • Easy to grow, easy to care for, and rarely browsed by deer.
  • No pruning is required.
  • Pinus strobus is native to Eastern North America.

Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 9
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6
Plant Type Conifers, Trees
Plant Family Pinaceae
Genus Pinus
Common names Pine, Eastern White Pine
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 15' - 40' (4.6m - 12.2m)
Spread 10' - 30' (3m - 9.1m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Dry Soil
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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 9
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6
Plant Type Conifers, Trees
Plant Family Pinaceae
Genus Pinus
Common names Pine, Eastern White Pine
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 15' - 40' (4.6m - 12.2m)
Spread 10' - 30' (3m - 9.1m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Dry Soil
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