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    Pinus strobus 'Elkins Dwarf'

    Also Known As

    • Elkins Dwarf White Pine

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Pinus strobus 'Elkins Dwarf' plant details

    Pinus strobus 'Elkins Dwarf' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus strobus 'Elkins Dwarf'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobus 'Elkins Dwarf'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pinus strobus 'Elkins Dwarf ' - Dwarfed Eastern White Pine is a slow-growing dwarf White Pine. It will eventually reach 2' tall in the span of 10 years. This white pine is easy to grow. Tight, short, stiff green needles. Great for bonsai!

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Its short green needles and its slow growth make it a good canidate for a bonsai. It will grow to about 2' high and 18" wide. A treasure.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Pinus strobus 'Elkins Dwarf' plant

    How to Grow Pinus strobus 'Elkins Dwarf'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • 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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