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    • Photo of Pinus strobus 'Diggy' form by Conifer Kingdom

    Photo by Conifer Kingdom

    Used with permission, all rights reserved.

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    Also Known As

    • Diggy Eastern White Pine

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 36"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

    1 gallon | $59

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    Pinus strobus 'Diggy' plant details

    Pinus strobus 'Diggy' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus strobus 'Diggy'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 36 IN tall
    Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobus 'Diggy'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An open broad pyramid with short blue-green needles. It consistently has a curious second growth push after spring growth. This second push in late summer or fall produces heavily-congested lighter colored needles at the tips which give it a really intere

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    This very attractive dwarf forms an irregular broad pyramid to 3' with short blue-green needles, what makes this tree so unusual is its interesting second growth push which happens in late summer or fall where it produces a crop of dense and irregular lighter colored needles at the tips, a very uncommon sight that makes a great container specimen. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    A dwarf White Pine with a compact form. Short, thin green needles have a twist. A great addition for the small landscape as 'Diggy' never outgrows its place.

    By: Maplestone Ornamentals

    Step 1. buy plant; step 2. diggy hole; step 3 remove from pot; step 4. remember green side up.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Pinus strobus 'Diggy' plant

    How to Grow Pinus strobus 'Diggy'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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
    Photo of Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' foliage by plant lust
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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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