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    Pinus banksiana

    Also Known As

    • Jack Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 20'-70'
    • W: 15'-30'

    planting zones

    • 2a-9b

    Pinus banksiana plant details

    Pinus banksiana is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus banksiana

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 70 FT - tall
    Uses: bonsai

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus banksiana

    USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Most northerly of American pines and once scorned for its short stature (20-70') and twisted habit, it?s this Pine which survives in the harshest sites and we now know, supports the bright Kirtland Warbler. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Pinus banksiana plant

    How to Grow Pinus banksiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
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    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
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