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Pinus strobus ‘Nana’ (Eastern White Pine)

Eastern White Pine 'Nana', Weymouth Pine 'Nana', North American Pumpkin Pine 'Nana', North American White Pine 'Nana', White Pine 'Nana', Dwarf White Pine

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

Pinus strobus ‘Nana’ (Eastern White Pine) is a dwarf evergreen coniferous shrub of dense, compact, irregularly branched, dome-shaped habit, adorned with soft, silvery blue-green needles. A slow grower, 2-5 in. per year (5-12 cm), this dwarf White Pine makes a terrific specimen plant.

  • Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm) after 10 year. Has the potential to be larger than its name implies, up to 4-7 ft. tall (120-210 cm) and 6-10 ft. wide (180-300 cm) at maturity.
  • Performs best in full sun in medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions.
  • Easy to grow, easy to care for and rarely browsed by deer.
  • No pruning required.
  • Native to Eastern North America.

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 9
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6
Plant Type Conifers, Shrubs
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 2' - 7' (60cm - 210cm)
Spread 2' - 10' (60cm - 3m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Coastal Garden
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Pinus rigida (Pitch Pine)

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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 9
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6
Plant Type Conifers, Shrubs
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 2' - 7' (60cm - 210cm)
Spread 2' - 10' (60cm - 3m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Coastal Garden
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