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) 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.
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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 | Pinus - Pines |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 15' – 40' (4.5m – 12m) |
Spread | 10' – 30' (3m – 9m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
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 | Pinus - Pines |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 15' – 40' (4.5m – 12m) |
Spread | 10' – 30' (3m – 9m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Dry Soil |