Pinus cembra 'Chalet'

Also Known As

Chalet Swiss Stone Pine

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Pinus cembra 'Chalet' plant details

Pinus cembra 'Chalet' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring cream and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus cembra 'Chalet'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus cembra 'Chalet'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful blue-green foliage in this narrow form of Swiss stone pine.

By: Bloom River Gardens

DWARF. This is a dense, rounded column of soft blue-green foliage introduced by Vermeulen Nursery in New Jersey in 1972. I think all of the Pinus cembras are particularly nice with wonderful textural interest.