Pinus montezumae 'Sheffield Park'
pine 'Sheffield Park'
'Sheffield Park' is a medium to large coniferous tree with a broadly conical habit.Greyish-green needles borne in bundles of five and 14-25cm long stand out stiffly all around the shoots like a chimney sweeper's brush; ovoid to cylindrical brown cones are 9-15cm long
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | Brown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver | Brown | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | Brown | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Pinus can be shrubs or large, evergreen trees, some species with attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. See Trees: buying and planting specimens
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
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