Pinus sylvestris 'FASTIGIATA' columnar Scots pine
size/type
taller shrub,taller shrub
usual height
2-6m
usual width
0,5-1,5m
leaves
evergreen conifer
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Scots pine is a European native pine species, and is native in country, too. Still, not everyone owns a garden of national park size so there are varieties that can easily fit medium and even small-sized gardens.
Description of the plant:
Fastigiata is a unique version of Scots pine. It makes a very slender, columnar shape and bears long and stiff, bright blue-green needles with a silvery-blue overlay. Naturally grown plants form a medium tall pillar while plants that are clipped every spring remain small and compact. Scots pines love insolated locations. Before fully established they like equal moisture but later than take long periods of drought probably best of all pines. The soil has to be well-drained, preferably acidic and moderately fertile. It hates over salting so avoid planting next to busy roads where salt is frequently used in winter. Absolutely hardy to approx. -40°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 26-02-2011; 14-12-2012
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