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Also Known As

  • Blue Korean Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 10'-35'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 3a-7b

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Pinus koraiensis 'Morris Blue' plant details

Pinus koraiensis 'Morris Blue' is a moderate-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus koraiensis 'Morris Blue'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 10 FT - 35 FT - tall
Uses: pyramidal, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus koraiensis 'Morris Blue'

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A medium-size selection with long silver-blue needles and a tight conical form. The selection was made at the University of Pennsylvania's Morris Arboretum - a world class location by any standard!
Dense, soft, silver-blue needles make this handsome evergreen tree a real treasure. The foliage makes this 15-25' pyramidal conifer sparkle, especially in the moonlight. This delightful cultivar was selected by Morris Arboretum and makes a terrific specimen plant. S/M-D/GDr
This compact, evergreen conifer was selected at the Morris Arboretum. It has long, silver-blue needles and a lovely pyramidal habit. Growth Rate medium, 6-12" annually
Talon introduced this into the trade in 1992; six-year-old specimens are about 5 foot tall.
This is a pyrmidal slow growing pine to 35' with green curved needles that cover the branches that are clear to the ground. You'll like this one from, as the mname suggests, the Morris Arborium in Philadelphia.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Right up there with P. parviflora in our esteem is Pinus koraiensis and this selection from the Morris Arboretum is all good. Good compact grower with exceptional blue foliage, this Korean Pine will grow a foot a year so in ten years maybe 10' high by 5' or 6' wide. Grafted.

Gardening facts about Pinus koraiensis 'Morris Blue' plant

How to Grow Pinus koraiensis 'Morris Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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