Specific Name: Pinus banksiana |
Hardiness Zones: 2 to 7 |
Growth_Rate: Slow to moderate |
Site Requirements: Sun; range of soil types including deep sand and poor soil; drought tolerant |
Texture: Medium |
Form: Pyramidal in youth; open spreading, shrubby with age |
Height: 35 to 50' |
Weight: 30 to 40' |
Leaf: .7 to 2" twisted, stiff dark green needles in bundles of 2; yellow green in winter |
Flower/Fruit: 1 to 2" pointed, yellowish brown cones; some cones remain closed |
Comments: Easy to transplant |
Habit: Evergreen |
Cultivars: -- |