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    • Photo of Pinus banksiana 'Schoodic' by Conifer Kingdom

    Photo by Conifer Kingdom

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    Also Known As

    • Schoodic Jack Pine

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 5'-6'

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    Pinus banksiana 'Schoodic' plant details

    Pinus banksiana 'Schoodic' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus banksiana 'Schoodic'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, prostrate, rock garden, spreading, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus banksiana 'Schoodic'

    USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: lean and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dense, prostrate form of Jack pine with emerald green needles, this slow-growing seedling selection can drape down a wall or spread out in a low mass on a bank. Even after 30 years, a very old specimen only gets about 3' tall in the center and 15' wide.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Pinus banksiana 'Schoodic' - A flat prostrate form of Jack Pine. Green leaves on small dwarf stems that are on a spreading dwarf flat mat. At 20 years old, is no bigger than 2' x 4'. Found around 1979.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Prostrate, mat forming, limbs splay outwards with twists and turns. Can stake for height. Deer resistant. Zones 2-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    This selection from the Arnold Arboretum in Massachusetts is rather tiny. 'Schoodic' is a prostrate, mat forming dwarf variety of the Jack Pine. Short, dark green needles and open foliage appear on horizontal, irregular and twisted branches. It will grow 2-4" per year.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Pinus banksiana 'Schoodic' plant

    How to Grow Pinus banksiana 'Schoodic'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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