Scientific Name
Pinus cembra

Common Name
Arolla pine; Swiss stone pine

Hardiness Zones: 4-7
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun; moist well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Narrow columnar pyramid; dense; becomes open and flat topped with spreading drooping branches; picturesque
Height: 30 to 40’
Width: 15 to 25’
Leaf: 2 to 3" soft, stiff, straight needles in bundles of 5; dark green with 5 bluish white lines
Flower/Fruit: 2 to 3" terminal cones; greenish violet turning purplish brown; never open
Comments: Plant in an open area; transplants well
Cultivars: Compacta, Chalet
 


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