Slow-growing pine tree with dark-green, stiff needles. Sports unique purple-blue cones when young, then maturing to brown. Typically growing in a tight pyramidal form. It is known for excellent salt tolerance and great disease resistance but dislikes heat and humidity. Makes a fine landscape specimen, accent tree or windbreak. Botanical Name- Pinus leucodermis Pronunciation- PY-nus loo-koh-DER-miss Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 10 ft Mature Height- 40 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained Current Size- 4′ Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Alyssum montanum ‘Mountain Gold’ – rock-garden synergy, bright groundcover Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C15 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
