Pinus longaeva Sherwood Compacta #1
Pinus longaeva Sherwood Compacta #1
Sherwood Compact Bristlecone Pine
Dwarf, slow-growing evergreen
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Slow-growing dwarf evergreen that develops a perfectly conical shape and a dense, formal appearance. Tightly packed tufts of finely textured medium-long, green needles with white undersides radiate around the ascending branches of the long-lived conifer. Use in small gardens, as a specimen plant, or in alpine/rock gardens. Attracts birds for shelter and is deer resistant.
Botanical Name- Pinus longaeva ‘Sherwood Compacta’
Pronunciation- PY?nus lon?gay?EE?va Sher?wood Com?pak?ta
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Well?drained neutral to slightly acidic sandy loam
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- Rock garden perennials
Fauna Attracted- Birds (especially nutcrackers); beneficial insects
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C7
Yearly Care Instructions- Ensure well?drained soil; water regularly first 2–3 years, then reduce; mulch lightly in spring; protect from excess moisture
Trimming Instructions- Remove only dead or damaged leaders; trim back current season’s new growth sparingly to maintain shape.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply in early spring before new growth; avoid overfertilization.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen?Tone
Possible Issues- Root rot from poor drainage; needle cast in humid conditions; aphids; white pine blister rust; sunscald
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