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Also Known As

  • Secret Sugar Sugar Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 5'-10'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Pinus lambertiana 'Secret Sugar' plant details

Pinus lambertiana 'Secret Sugar' is a slow-growing 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 lambertiana 'Secret Sugar'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, globose, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus lambertiana 'Secret Sugar'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A unique pine found as a witch's broom by Dan Spear in the San Bernadino Mts. Of Southern California. Needles shorter than the species are bright green.

Gardening facts about Pinus lambertiana 'Secret Sugar' plant

How to Grow Pinus lambertiana 'Secret Sugar'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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