Compact, bush form of the American Red Pine, Long, light-green needles are soft to the touch. Mid-size plants become dense, billowy shrubs that resemble the shape of morel mushrooms with rounded top-caps and more height than width. Very hardy. Add informal beauty in the garden year-round. Botanical Name- Pinus resinosa ‘Morel’ Pronunciation- PY-nus res-ih-NOH-suh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 10 ft Mature Height- 10 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained soil; but very tolerant of most soils Current Size- 6 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Sunblaze Rainbow Miniature Rose – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest 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
