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Also Known As

  • Lil Wolf Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Pinus flexilis 'Lil Wolf' plant details

Pinus flexilis 'Lil Wolf' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus flexilis 'Lil Wolf'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus flexilis 'Lil Wolf'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very handsome dwarf and globose specimen cultivated from a witch's broom of a 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' that becomes conical with age. 1-3" fluffy, blue-green needles grow from very tight to even congested branches. A very fine shrub well suited for rock gardens or containers.
Lush, silver-green needles of uniform length decorate the short branches of this dwarf pine. A nice slow growth rate and beautiful color scheme make it a choice small conifer.
This pine was cultivated from a witch's broom on a specimen of Vanderwolf's Pyramid. 1-3 inch long silver needles cover this dwarf upright pine.

Gardening facts about Pinus flexilis 'Lil Wolf' plant

How to Grow Pinus flexilis 'Lil Wolf'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • 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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