Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'
limber pine 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'
A medium-sized evergreen pine, forming an attractive, symmetrical, conical canopy to 6m (20ft) high and up to 3m (10ft) wide at the base. Twisted soft needles to 9cm (3½in) long are produced radially along the stems, emerging in bundles of five. These are silvery-blue beneath and dark-green on their upper surfaces and the twisting of the needles, provides an interesting two-tone effect. A useful subject as an architectural focus for a smaller city garden, or for a border where space is limited
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Blue Green | |||
| Autumn | Grey Silver Blue Green | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver Blue Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, preferably neutral to acidic soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings, by hardwood cuttings, or by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
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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