Pinus flexilis |
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Limber Pine |
Description
Pinus flexilis is an evergreen tree that grows 30'-55' tall at a slow to moderate pace. It has a thick trunk, open round top, and many limber branches that may droop. Cones are 5" long, oval or cone shaped, buff to buff-orange. Needles are blue green in color. It prefers moist, well draining soil. This pine is used for bonsai.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
25-40', 40-60'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Orange, White
Fruit Season
Intermittent
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Indoor, Park
Special Uses
Wind Break, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.