Pinus strobus 'Merrimack'

Also Known As

Merrimack Eastern White Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'
W: 3'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Pinus strobus 'Merrimack' plant details

Pinus strobus 'Merrimack' 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 'Merrimack'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobus 'Merrimack'

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

A globose form with dense blue to blue-green foliage. An excellent landscape plant - grows wider than tall. Introduced by Al Fordam (P. parviflora cultivar with his name) at Harvard's Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, MA.

By: Conifer Kingdom

A dwarf evergreen conifer with a dense flat-globe form. Soft needles are silvery blue-green. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 2' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -40 degrees.