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    Pinus sylvestris 'Bonna'

    Also Known As

    • Bonna Blue Scot's Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 10'-40'
    • W: 6'-20'

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    Pinus sylvestris 'Bonna' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus sylvestris 'Bonna'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Uses: unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus sylvestris 'Bonna'

    USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: clay and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This relatively new cultivar of Scots pine was selected at the Trompenburg Arboretum in Rotterdam, Netherlands for its noteworthy silvery-blue foliage color. This selection does not only receive praise for its long, soft needles, but also for its cinnamon colored pealing bark. This broad, upright grower will mature into a large, beautiful specimen tree. Growth Rate medium, 6-12" annually

    By: Garden World

    Pinus sylvestris 'Bonna' - A blue form of Scotch Pine. The bluest form available. Needles powder blue and very large. Plant is on steriods. Must be pruned in spring and summer to keep a fuller plant. Plant from Trompenburg Arboretum in Holland.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pinus sylvestris 'Bonna' plant

    How to Grow Pinus sylvestris 'Bonna'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    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
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    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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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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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
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