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    Pinus flexilis 'Cesarini Blue'

    Also Known As

    • Pinus flexilis 'Cesarani Blue'
    • Pinus flexilis 'Cessarini Blue'
    • Cesarani Blue Limber Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 30'
    • W: 10'-20'

    planting zones

    • 4a-7b

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    Pinus flexilis 'Cesarini Blue' plant details

    Pinus flexilis 'Cesarini Blue' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus flexilis 'Cesarini Blue'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT tall
    Uses: pyramidal, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus flexilis 'Cesarini Blue'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The incredible, vibrant blue of this Limber pine almost defies description. The very long, powdery blue needles, most intensely colored mid-summer through winter, lend year-round appeal. And the slow growing, compact form, pyramidal when young, stretches

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Very nice form of the limber pine with a roughly pyramidal habit. Its needles are a brilliant powder-blue color, and are most intense from mid summer through winter. This is a great selection that will stand out in any garden. Growth Rate medium, 6-12" annually

    By: Garden World

    A narrow blue form of Limber pine. Very long powder blue needles on a very narrow plant. Plant named after Joe Cesarini of Maryland.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Can prune to keep even narrower, bright blue needles. Drought tolerant once established. Zones 4-7.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Pinus flexilis 'Cesarini Blue' plant

    How to Grow Pinus flexilis 'Cesarini Blue'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 10'-30'

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    Zones

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