Pinus contorta var. latifolia [Specimen 1480]

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 8'
W: 9'

planting zones

5a-9b

Pinus contorta var. latifolia [Specimen 1480] plant details

Pinus contorta var. latifolia [Specimen 1480] is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus contorta var. latifolia [Specimen 1480]

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 9 FT wide, 8 FT tall
Uses: border plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus contorta var. latifolia [Specimen 1480]

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This variant of Pinus contorta is distinct from the shore pine in that it grows in alpine settings, where severe weather creates interesting architectural structures. Each has been dug from the nearby Cascade Mountains.