Monday, May 17, 2010

Soft Touch Eastern White Pine - Pinus strobus 'Soft Touch'

Acquired from Dawes Arboretum plant sale 2008.

Another of the many globe-forming dwarf white pine clones. This one forms a dense flattened mound and has short twisted needles. Useful as an accent plant or part of a conifer display. Growth becomes thin in shade so plant in full sun and avoid heavy clay soil. Hardy to USDA Zone 3. Species native to e. North America

From: TDA Grounds CQ11 [D1996-0272.001] Orig. from Cedar Ridge
Provenance: CGO
How Received: SC
D2006-0529

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