Pinus strobus 'Torulosa'

Also Known As

Pinus strobus 'Contorta'
Contorted Eastern White Pine
Eastern White Pine
Torulosa Twisted Eastern White Pine
Twisted White Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 3'-8'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Pinus strobus 'Torulosa' plant details

Pinus strobus 'Torulosa' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus strobus 'Torulosa'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, pyramidal, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobus 'Torulosa'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An unsual , upright, loose-pyramidal cultivar that is noted for having interestingly twisted branches, branchlets and needles; the lovely blue-green needles appear in densely-set tufts on this fine 15-30' tree; a very nice specimen which was discovered in 1932 growing at Seneca Park, Rochester, New York. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Soft, blue-green needles twist and turn on a narrow pyramidal tree. Will reach 25 feet in 25 years and be 6-8 feet wide. Can be kept smaller by cutting or removing the new candles. The second flush of candles will be shorter.

By: Bloom River Gardens

As the name implies, 'Torulosa' is twisted in all ways - needles and stems - but has an upright narrow pyramidal form.

By: Garden World

Pinus strobus 'Torulosa' - The unique form and texture of this contorted Eastern white pine has a unique look and feel. The very narrow form and severely twisted needles and twisting branches make an interesting sculptural accent to the small landscape. Short twisting side branches, sparse branching and low needle density produce a fluffy look. Many like to prune into even more unique sculptures.

By: Kigi Nursery

The unique form and texture of this contorted Eastern white pine have an esoteric appeal. Some people like it; others wonder what's wrong with it. For admirers, the very narrow form and severely twisted needles lend an interesting sculptural accent to the small landscape. Short side branches, sparse branching and low needle density produce a fluffy look.