Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'

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Vanderwolf's Pine

  
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

Vanderwolf's Pine is distinctive, densely branched pyramidal selection of Limber Pine. Its branches display long, twisting blue-green needles with a light blue line on the undersides. It prefers full sun, slowly reaching 30'-55' tall. This is a great tree for a lawn or at a park.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.