Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata'

Also Known As

Columnar Scots Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 20'-25'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

2a-9b

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Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata' plant details

Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
Uses: columnar, hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This evergreen forms a dense, narrow column with stiff, upright growing branches that are just a touch off of completely vertical. Foliage is a nice, bluish-green. Great tree for small spaces in a landscape where some height is needed. Growth Rate fast, 12"+ annually

By: Garden World

A very narrow upright form of Scotch Pine, growing in a pillar like shape; blue-green needles, it tends to become bare and untidy with age. This dates to 1856 and originated in the United Kingdom