Big Blue Swiss Stone Pine

Narrow, plump columnar form

Botanical Name- Pinus cembra 'Big Blue'

Pronunciation- PY-nus SEM-bruh

Foliage- Evergreen

Mature Width- 3 ft

Mature Height- 6 ft

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Organically rich, well-drained soil

Current Size- 4'

Bloom Color- Inconspicuous

Bloom Time- Inconspicuous

Companion Plants- Ketchup & Mustard Floribunda Rose – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest

Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects

Plant Habit- Tree

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C10

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