Pinus strobus Ground Hugger #3
Pinus strobus Ground Hugger #3
Ground Hugger White Pine
Spreading evergreen, two-toned needles
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Characteristic thin, two-tone needles cover this spreading Eastern White Pine. The blue-green foliage brightens the ground as it fills out with age. Thin cones that are 4-5 inches in length and covered with white pitch appear at a young age. As with any strobus, avoid soils with poor drainage.
Botanical Name- Pinus strobus 'Ground Hugger'
Pronunciation- PY-nus STROH-bus
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 6 ft
Mature Height- 3 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Requires well-drained, enriched soil
Current Size- #3
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Companion Plants- Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliancy' (low-growing, bright color spark)
Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C7
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter; water regularly when young and mulch.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead or damaged branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a conifer fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Alleviate clay compaction around the root zone for best results.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone
Possible Issues- Pine sawfly, needle blight, bark beetles
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