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    • Photo of Pinus coulteri cones by Geographer

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    Buy Pinus coulteri

    Also Known As

    • Big-cone Pine
    • Coulter Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 30'-80'
    • W: 20'-40'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Pinus coulteri plant details

    Pinus coulteri is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus coulteri

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 30 FT - 80 FT - tall
    Uses: basket weaving

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus coulteri

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Known for its amazing spiny cones coming in at 5-8 pounds, they are the heaviest of any pine (also giving them the nickname of 'widowmaker'!); found growing in California from the San Francisco Bay Area down to northern Baja, a close cousin of Pinus ponderosa, they both feature long blue-green needles, their ranges also overlap some, with Coulter pines grower in drier sites than Ponderosa. "This is a tree that will be prized for ages to come for its grand, untamed strength and beauty" (Peattie) S/M-D/GDr

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    Gardening facts about Pinus coulteri plant

    How to Grow Pinus coulteri

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph'

    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph' form, landscape by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

    aka Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii Select', Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii', Bergman Japanese White Pine, Bergman's Japanese White Pine, Bergmanii Select Japanese White Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' cones, foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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