Buy Pinus strobus 'Mini Twists'

Also Known As

Pinus strobus 'Mini Twist'
Mini Twist Dwarf Eastern White Pine
Mini Twists Eastern White Pine

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

3a-8b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $34.95

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Pinus strobus 'Mini Twists' plant details

Pinus strobus 'Mini Twists' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus strobus 'Mini Twists'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, globose, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobus 'Mini Twists'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Restrained growth keeps this dense, rounded pine from outgrowing the landscaped border with little or no pruning. Small blue-green needles have distinctive twists and curves. It may develop a more pyramidal form with age.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Staying small without pruning, this wonderful dwarf white pine has beautiful blue-green needles that twist and curve creating a unique silhouette; starting out as a small globe it becomes more pyramidal with age, slow growing (only 3-6" per year) eventually reaching 6' tall by 4'wide; prefect for smaller landscapes, foundation or accent. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Dwarf conifer with blue-green, twisting needles. Slow growth rate and compact size make it a nice fit for a small garden. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

A unique selection of Eastern White pine with soft, blue-green needles that curve and twist. Grows two-feet high x three-feet wide in 10 years.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Pinus strobus 'Mini Twist' - Dwarf Eastern White Pine A compact evergreen conifer with a globe shape when young, eventually growing into a broad pyramid. Short, soft blue-green needles have considerable twisting giving it a conversation piece quality; a very pleasing selection for a small landscape or unique bonsai. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. Hardy to -40 °F. USDA zone 3.