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Pinus sylvestris 'Inverleith'

Also Known As

  • Inverleith Scotch Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 20'-60'
  • W: 20'-25'

planting zones

  • 2a-7b

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Pinus sylvestris 'Inverleith' plant details

Pinus sylvestris 'Inverleith' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus sylvestris 'Inverleith'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 20 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 60 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus sylvestris 'Inverleith'

USDA Zones: 2a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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Creamy white variegation and needle tips gives this whole 20-60't x 20'w tree that beautiful frosted look all year! A handsome and tolerant tree selected by the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. S-PSh/M
Pinus sylvestris 'Inverleith' - An upright evergreen conifer with a pyramidal form. Blue-green needles are streaked with creamy white. Originated in Scotland. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil.
A variegated form that originated at the RBG Edinburgh, it shows little variegation most of the year, but is very nice even as a glaucous upright tree.
A favorite of mine selected by the RBG Garden at Edinburgh for creamy white variegation. This is a moderately slow grower gaining a foot or so a year in height and not getting too wide. Certainly amenable to a wide range of conditions and good for along the shore. Grafted.

Gardening facts about Pinus sylvestris 'Inverleith' plant

How to Grow Pinus sylvestris 'Inverleith'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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