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Pinus strobus 'Bergman's Variegated'

Also Known As

  • Pinus 'Bergman's Variegated'
  • Pinus strobus 'Bennett OD'
  • Bennett OD Eastern White Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 5'-50'
  • W: 3'-20'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Pinus strobus 'Bergman's Variegated' plant details

Pinus strobus 'Bergman's Variegated' is an evergreen conifer tree with chartreuse, gold and variegated foliage. chartreuse and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus strobus 'Bergman's Variegated'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 5 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and insignificant flowers blooms
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobus 'Bergman's Variegated'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful form of Eastern white pine with soft gray-green needles streaked with cream and yellow.
An open conical form and yellow-banded blue-green needles. When the needles emerge, then entire plant is bright gold. Susceptible to burn in full sun, we recommend planting in partial shade. Also known as 'Bennett O.D.' and incorrectly as 'Bergman's Variegated.' Found by William Bennett who also discovered Pinus strobus 'Bennett Clump Leaf,' 'Bennett Contorted,' and 'Bennett's Fastigiate.'

Gardening facts about Pinus strobus 'Bergman's Variegated' plant

How to Grow Pinus strobus 'Bergman's Variegated'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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