Pinus strobus 'Fastigiata'

Also Known As

Fastigiata Eastern White Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 30'-40'
W: 7'-10'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Pinus strobus 'Fastigiata' plant details

Pinus strobus 'Fastigiata' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus strobus 'Fastigiata'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 7 FT - 10 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobus 'Fastigiata'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For accent or hedging, an erect-branched form of conical or broadly columnar habit. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Columnar, evergreen conifer with ascending branches full of soft green needles. This is a great plant for landscape situations where rapid growth and a columnar habit are desired. Perfect for a background screen or landscape focal point. Growth Rate fast, 12"+ annually

By: Garden World

Pinus strobus 'Fastigiata' - A Columnar Eastern White Pine a great plant for landscape situations where rapid narrow growth is desired. This is one of the best landscape pines for specimen planting or to make an upright screen this cultivar has been in cultivation for over one hundred years and has retained a positive reputation. The long, slender blue-green needles give this tree a soft-textured appearance.

By: Kigi Nursery

A splendid addition to the list of columnar evergreen trees, this narrow column will average a 4 to 1 height to width ratio. 10-12' in ten years. Recommended by: the Ohio Plant Selection Committee and the United States National Arboretum.

By: Fantastic Plants

Fast growing, narrow, upright tree with long and slender blue-green needles an excellent soft textured conifer.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Even though this ubiquitous columnar form of Eastern white pine was introduced in Germany in the 1880's, the popularity of columnar pines makes obtaining quality landscape-size plants difficult. The tall, narrow tree with long, blue-green needles can grow as much as 18" a year.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Erect branches on an erect tree tapering to a pointed top. The needles are even straight. Eventually it will grow to 40' while being only 10' wide. An excellent form of the Eastern White Pine.