Pinus banks Uncle Fogy #3
Pinus banks Uncle Fogy #3
Uncle Fogy Jack Pine
Unusual evergreen
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This weeping, needled evergreen available as (1) a prostrate groundcover which typically grows to 2' tall, but spreads to 12-15' wide in 10 years, or (2) a weeping tree top-grafted to a standard jack pine. Features olive green needles in pairs. Younger trees do not produce cones.
Botanical Name- Pinus banksiana 'Uncle Fogy'
Pronunciation- PY-nus bank-see-AY-nuh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 15 ft
Mature Height- 2 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a sandy, acidic soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- Gaillardia 'Mesa Peach' - whimsical shape vs pastel daisies
Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
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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