General Culture:
Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of drought and saline conditions. Overly wet soils can result in an unhealthy appearance, with a yellowing of needles.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Dense, evergreen tree with a pyramidal crown which is slow growing to 70' tall. Stiff, glossy green (lighter when young) needles are sheathed in clusters of two. Brown cones are 2-3" long. Mature bark is ash gray. This species is very similar to Pinus leucodermis which is somewhat more common in commerce.
Problems: Click for detailed list of pests and problems.
Pines are susceptible to a large number of disease and insect problems, but healthy trees are usually low-maintenance plants. Trees weakened by environmental problems such as pollution or severe drought are at greater risk. Potential insect pests include scale, beetles, spider mites, bagworms, borers and aphids. Potential disease problems include blights and rusts.
Uses:
This large pine can be effective on large residential properties and commercial settings as a specimen.
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