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    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.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Can prune to keep even narrower, blue-green needles. Drought tolerant once established. Hardy in zones 4-7

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' plant

    How to Grow Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • yellow
      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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