Slow growing, compact, rounded evergreen.The needles are bluish green. Grows about 1-6″ per year. No pruning is required. Botanical Name- Pinus strobus ‘Blue Shag’ Pronunciation- PY-nus STROH-bus Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 5 ft Mature Height- 5 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained soil; but tolerant of most soils Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Yellow Ribbon Eastern Arborvitae – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
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
