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Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine
Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'
Pronunciation: PY-nus FLEK-sil-is
SKU #06539
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established water deeply occasionally.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 20 to 25 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide.
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| Description | Distinctive, pyramid-shaped pine with long, twisted, silvery blue-green needles covering the dense branches. A superior selection for use as a majestic lawn specimen or landscape accent. Excellent pest and disease resistance. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Design Ideas | This Pine produces fluffy foliage that resembles a Cedar from a distance. It is remarkably resilient and an important component in Midwestern shelterbelts and windbreaks. Adapts well to dry conditions in the West, both in semidesert and mountain foothill regions where soils are thin and poor. Makes a very graceful single specimen for front yards, parks or expansive estate-sized landscapes. |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Weigela (Weigela); Spruce (Picea) |
| Care Instructions | 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 only to remove old, damaged or dead branches. |
| History | This is a moderately sized forest tree that is native to a large range of the Rocky Mountains from Wyoming to New Mexico and into parts of California and the most of the west. It was first identified and classified by Rocky Mountain plant collector and botanist, Edwin James, 1797-1861. It was strangely misclassified later into its own genus as Apinus flexilis by Per Axel Rydberg, 1860-1931, while he was with the New York Botanical Garden. This patented variety is not doubt an offspring or sport of P. f. glauca due to the blue-green foliage, and may be the only widely grown form of this species in cultivation today. |
Details
| Description | Distinctive, pyramid-shaped pine with long, twisted, silvery blue-green needles covering the dense branches. A superior selection for use as a majestic lawn specimen or landscape accent. Excellent pest and disease resistance. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
Style
| Design Ideas | This Pine produces fluffy foliage that resembles a Cedar from a distance. It is remarkably resilient and an important component in Midwestern shelterbelts and windbreaks. Adapts well to dry conditions in the West, both in semidesert and mountain foothill regions where soils are thin and poor. Makes a very graceful single specimen for front yards, parks or expansive estate-sized landscapes. |
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| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Weigela (Weigela); Spruce (Picea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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 only to remove old, damaged or dead branches. |
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History
| History | This is a moderately sized forest tree that is native to a large range of the Rocky Mountains from Wyoming to New Mexico and into parts of California and the most of the west. It was first identified and classified by Rocky Mountain plant collector and botanist, Edwin James, 1797-1861. It was strangely misclassified later into its own genus as Apinus flexilis by Per Axel Rydberg, 1860-1931, while he was with the New York Botanical Garden. This patented variety is not doubt an offspring or sport of P. f. glauca due to the blue-green foliage, and may be the only widely grown form of this species in cultivation today. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine evergreen or deciduous?
Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine?
Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine is Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Benefits Birds.
Is Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine grow?
Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine?
Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine grows in an Pyramidal habit.
How can I use Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine in my garden design?
This Pine produces fluffy foliage that resembles a Cedar from a distance. It is remarkably resilient and an important component in Midwestern shelterbelts and windbreaks. Adapts well to dry conditions in the West, both in semidesert and mountain foothill regions where soils are thin and poor. Makes a very graceful single specimen for front yards, parks or expansive estate-sized landscapes.
What color is the foliage of Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine?
Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine?
Good companion plants for Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine include: Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Weigela (Weigela); Spruce (Picea).
How do I care for Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine?
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 only to remove old, damaged or dead branches.
What is the history of Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine?
This is a moderately sized forest tree that is native to a large range of the Rocky Mountains from Wyoming to New Mexico and into parts of California and the most of the west. It was first identified and classified by Rocky Mountain plant collector and botanist, Edwin James, 1797-1861. It was strangely misclassified later into its own genus as Apinus flexilis by Per Axel Rydberg, 1860-1931, while he was with the New York Botanical Garden. This patented variety is not doubt an offspring or sport of P. f. glauca due to the blue-green foliage, and may be the only widely grown form of this species in cultivation today.
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