GIS Coordinate:
N40 21.266 W94 53.141
Trail Number:
C14
Family:
Pinaceae
Foliage:
The needles are stiff, twisted, I to 3 inches long, and in bundles of two. Cones are 2 to 5 inches long and have flat-topped scales tipped with a prickle
Native Locale:
Norway and Scotland to Spain, Europe
Mature Height:
30 to 60 feet
Mature Width:
30 to 40 feet
Hardiness Zones:
Zone 3a to 7
Soil Preference:
Will grow in variety of soils as long as they are well-drained; preferably acid soils
Growth Habit:
In youth an irregular pyramid with short, spreading branches, the lower soon dying, open, wide-spreading and flat or round-topped, almost umbrella shaped
Rate of Growth:
Medium when young, slow with age
Disease and Insect:
Diplodia, nematodes and pine wilt fungus
Landscape Value:
n/a
Additional Notes:
