Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'

Also Known As

Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf Pyramid'
Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

4a-9a

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Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' plant details

Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. In spring flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by brown and yellow fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. 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 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For accent or tight spaces, this attractive upright Pine beautifully fills a need with its silvery-blue needles. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A symmetrical conical form with bluish-silver needles contrasted by greenish-blue new growth. Needles are larger than the species and similar to many of the Korean pines. Was found by Peter Vanderwolf as a seedling at Vermeulen Nursery in New Jersey and i

By: Conifer Kingdom

Evergreen conifer with long, dark blue-green needles and a uniform, pyramidal habit. Great for heavy snow and icy conidtions, as it can bend under the weight without breaking. Excellent for a specimen tree or a screening plant. Growth Rate fast, 12"+ annually

By: Garden World

A beautiful Limber pine selection with long, silver-blue needles. More compact growth habit than Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf'. Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, as long as they are well drained. A good choice for rocky, windy areas and drought tolerant when established.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf Pyramid' - A beautiful blue pyramidal Limber Pine. Large growing tree with blue stomates on leaves that give this cultivar its color. Candling (pruning new growth) in summer makes plant even more tight.