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    • Photo of Pinus strobus 'Torulosa' foliage by Alan Lorence

    Photo by Alan Lorence

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    Also Known As

    • Pinus strobus 'Contorta'
    • Contorted Eastern White Pine
    • Eastern White Pine
    • Torulosa Twisted Eastern White Pine
    • Twisted White Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 15'-25'
    • W: 3'-8'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

    10-11 feet | $396

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    Pinus strobus 'Torulosa' plant details

    Pinus strobus 'Torulosa' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture 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 'Torulosa'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, pyramidal, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobus 'Torulosa'

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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An unsual , upright, loose-pyramidal cultivar that is noted for having interestingly twisted branches, branchlets and needles; the lovely blue-green needles appear in densely-set tufts on this fine 15-30' tree; a very nice specimen which was discovered in 1932 growing at Seneca Park, Rochester, New York. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Soft, blue-green needles twist and turn on a narrow pyramidal tree. Will reach 25 feet in 25 years and be 6-8 feet wide. Can be kept smaller by cutting or removing the new candles. The second flush of candles will be shorter.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    As the name implies, 'Torulosa' is twisted in all ways - needles and stems - but has an upright narrow pyramidal form.

    By: Garden World

    Pinus strobus 'Torulosa' - The unique form and texture of this contorted Eastern white pine has a unique look and feel. The very narrow form and severely twisted needles and twisting branches make an interesting sculptural accent to the small landscape. Short twisting side branches, sparse branching and low needle density produce a fluffy look. Many like to prune into even more unique sculptures.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    The unique form and texture of this contorted Eastern white pine have an esoteric appeal. Some people like it; others wonder what's wrong with it. For admirers, the very narrow form and severely twisted needles lend an interesting sculptural accent to the small landscape. Short side branches, sparse branching and low needle density produce a fluffy look.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Soft blue green needles twist on a narrow, upright pyramidal tree, Deer resistant. Hardy to zone 3.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Pinus strobus 'Torulosa' plant

    How to Grow Pinus strobus 'Torulosa'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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