Swiss Stone Pine, Arolla Pine 'Compacta Glauca'

Pinuscembra

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pinus (PY-nus)
Species
cembra (SIM-bruh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Rock Island, Illinois

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Rock Island, IL (Zone 5b) | March 2006 | positive

An Intermediate-Growing conifer growing 6"-12" per year depending on siting, climate, and method of propagation. Reportedly a Zone 4a pl...Read More

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