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Also Known As

  • Custer's Locks Table Mountain Pine

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-6'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Pinus pungens 'Custer's Locks' plant details

Pinus pungens 'Custer's Locks' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus pungens 'Custer's Locks'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf, pyramidal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus pungens 'Custer's Locks'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of four new selections of Table Mountain Pine with beautiful butter-yellow foliage. (#4)

Gardening facts about Pinus pungens 'Custer's Locks' plant

How to Grow Pinus pungens 'Custer's Locks'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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