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    Pinus 'Forest Sky'

    Also Known As

    • Pinus ayacahuite 'Forest Sky'
    • Forest Sky Hybrid Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 30'-50'
    • W: 15'-25'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Pinus 'Forest Sky' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus 'Forest Sky'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus 'Forest Sky'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Gorgeous blue-green needles accentuated by attractive, drooping, resinous cones. This hybrid of strobus and ayachuite, forms a sturdy and compact tree with good drought-tolerance. Matures to 30-50' tall with a dense upright profile. This tree is a perfect specimen plant for any landscape. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    A moderately compact form with less winter browning and good winter hardiness it will eventually reach 50'.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Pinus 'Forest Sky' plant

    How to Grow Pinus 'Forest Sky'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • 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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