NATIVE – Weeping evergreen. With no leader, tree needs to be staked to grow upright; most growth is sideways. Each plant is unique. Plan on space for tree to spread and reach its full potential. Minimal pruning required. Needles are long, soft, and light blue green. Botanical Name- Pinus strobus ‘Pendula’ Pronunciation- PY-nus STROH-bus Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 20 ft Mature Height- 15 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- July Elberta Dwarf Peach – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
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
