This weeping, needled evergreen available as (1) a prostrate groundcover which typically grows to 2′ tall, but spreads to 12-15′ wide in 10 years, or (2) a weeping tree top-grafted to a standard jack pine. Features olive green needles in pairs. Younger trees do not produce cones. Botanical Name- Pinus banksiana ‘Uncle Fogy’ Pronunciation- PY-nus bank-see-AY-nuh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 15 ft Mature Height- 2 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Requires a sandy, acidic soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Gaillardia ‘Mesa Peach’ – whimsical shape vs pastel daisies Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C7 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter; water regularly when young and mulch. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead or damaged branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a conifer fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Alleviate clay compaction around the root zone for best results. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Pine sawfly, needle blight, bark beetles
