Pinus pinea 'Silver Crest'

Stone Pine 'Silver Crest'

Pine trees are evergreen, coniferous resinous trees. Some can grow to 80 m tall, with the majority of species reaching 15–45 m tall. The smallest are Siberian dwarf pine and the tallest is a 82 m tall ponderosa pine located in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Pinus pinea 'Silver Crest' is a compact stone pine with silvery-grey foliage, making it ideal for planting in a large tub or flower pot and stood on the patio. During harsh winters, the pine it needs a little shelter.

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plant Features

Full sun
Occasional watering
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Free draining

plant information

Common name

Stone Pine 'Silver Crest'

Latin name

Pinus pinea 'Silver Crest'

type

Tree

family

Pinaceae

ph

3.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

Free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Stone Pine Silver Crest is 2.00meters x 2.50meters

2.00 M 2.50 M

Pinus pinea 'Silver Crest'

Planting young plants

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Dig out an area for the tree that is about 3 or 4 times the diameter of the container or rootball and the same depth as the container or rootball. Use a pitchfork or shovel to scarify the sides of the hole.If container-grown, lay the tree on its side and remove the container. Loosen the roots around the edges without breaking up the root ball too much. Position tree in center of hole so that the best side faces forward. You are ready to begin filling in with soil. Create a water ring around the outer edge of the hole. Not only will this conseve water, but will direct moisture to perimeter roots, encouraging outer growth. Once tree is established, water ring may be leveled.

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