Pinus strobus 'Horsford'

Also Known As

Pinus strobus 'Horsford Dwarf'
Pinus strobus 'Horstford'
Horsford Eastern White Pine
Horstford Dwarf White Pine

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 8"-24"
W: 8"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Pinus strobus 'Horsford' plant details

Pinus strobus 'Horsford' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - occasional 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 'Horsford'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: bonsai, compact, container plant, dwarf, globose, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobus 'Horsford'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This darling dwarf cultivar features dense, rounded growth pattern slowly forming a miniature mound of lime-green foliage to only 1' tall, a very unusual, bright, little conifer that is perfect for grouping or as an accent plant in a rock garden. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A dwarf to miniature bun shape with thin green needles. Plant looks like a pillow of soft green foliage. Also known as 'Horsford Dwarf' or 'Horsford's Dwarf.'

By: Conifer Kingdom

A very dense and dwarf bun with rather long needles found in Vermont by Hortsford and named by Greg Williams not Humphrey Welsh as we earlier stated, Welsh had nothing to do with it.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

DWARF. A very N compact bun shaped plant with new growth a lighter green setting off the dark green older needles. Grows half as large as 'Glauca Nana'. Found by Horsford, named by Greg Williams in Vermont. 1 1/2' by 2' in 10 years.