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Pinus strobus 'Tiny Kurls'

Also Known As

  • Tiny Kurls Dwarf White Pine
  • Tiny Kurls Eastern White Pine

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 2'-5'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Pinus strobus 'Tiny Kurls' plant details

Pinus strobus 'Tiny Kurls' 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 - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus strobus 'Tiny Kurls'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf, pyramidal, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobus 'Tiny Kurls'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An upright, pyramidal pine with blue-green twisted foliage. Found as a seedling from 'Torulosa'.
A very interesting White Pine with a dwarf, round form. Dark blue-green needles are twisted. One of the most unique dwarf pines.
Pinus strobus 'Tiny Curls' - Dwarf Contorted Eastern White Pine. A very pleasing selection for a small landscape or unique bonsai. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. Hardy to -40 °F. USDA zone 3.
Dense flat-globe form, blue-green twisted needles, rare and unusual, Hardy to zone 3

Gardening facts about Pinus strobus 'Tiny Kurls' plant

How to Grow Pinus strobus 'Tiny Kurls'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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