Dense, brush like clusters of long needles give this narrow pine a full look, but the slim, upright form fits in a smaller garden. Rich green spire will fill in with tightly held needles and offer striking year-round elegance. Disease, salt and drought tolerant. Botanical Name- Pinus heldreichii (leucodermis) ‘Satellite’ Pronunciation- PY-nus hel-DREY-kee-eye (loo-koh-DER-miss) Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 10 ft Mature Height- 20 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers moist well-drained soil Current Size- 5′ Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Sourwood – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – 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
