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    • Photo of Pinus longaeva 'Sherwood Compact' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    Pinus longaeva 'Sherwood Compact'

    Also Known As

    • Pinus aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
    • Sherwood Compact Bristlecone Pine

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Pinus longaeva 'Sherwood Compact' plant details

    Pinus longaeva 'Sherwood Compact' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus longaeva 'Sherwood Compact'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall
    Uses: border plant, pyramidal, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus longaeva 'Sherwood Compact'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This slow growing (2-4 inches a year) form of Great Basin Bristlecone Pine matures into a perfect, dense conical shape. Medium green needles are tightly packed and have white undersides. Found and named by the late Andy Sherwood in Oregon. Slow growing pyramid form. Grow in full sun in well-drained soil.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    DWARF. This is one of the smallest of the dwarfs, growing 1-3" a year. It can be pyramidal or ball shaped. The white resin on the needles creates additional interest for this choice specimen.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Pinus longaeva 'Sherwood Compact' plant

    How to Grow Pinus longaeva 'Sherwood Compact'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph'

    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph' form, landscape by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

    aka Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii Select', Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii', Bergman Japanese White Pine, Bergman's Japanese White Pine, Bergmanii Select Japanese White Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' cones, foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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