French Blue Scotch Pine
Pinus sylvestris 'French Blue'
SKU
06552
A superior selection of this popular evergreen tree. Foliage is brighter blue than other forms; the coloring is retained through the winter. Growth habit is more uniform and compact. A lovely accent.
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Full sun
Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Requires less frequent watering, once established.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | PY-nus sil-VES-tris |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 40 to 60 ft. tall, 20 to 25 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | This is a very hardy Pine for larger suburban homesites, where it's blue tint is a fine contrast against more emerald evergreens. Plant in a dense group to provide a woodland enclosure for more spectacular deciduous trees and shrubs. Makes a great single accent or use a pair to flank a driveway entry. Good choice for screening off neighboring multistory windows. Tall and thin, it makes a good small-scale windrow or use as a shelterbelt component. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Topiary, Windbreak |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Requires less frequent watering, once established. |
Provide enriched, loamy, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune as needed to maintain topiary size and shape.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 2 - 7
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