Pine
Swiss Stone / Algonquin Pillar
Blue / green foliage. We nicknamed it 'Shaggy' for it's long needles. It's easy to over water which causes it's needles to turn brown and fall off.
Features:
Dense evergreen tree with strong central leader. Powder blue-variegated dark green foliage. The needles remain dark through winter.
Care and Dead Heading:
Prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well drained soil, and will often die in standing water.
Planting Instructions:
Dig a hole twice as wide as the container and 1-1/2 the depth. Remove container and gently massage the roots. Place root ball in center of the hole even with ground level. Backfill hole with mixture of 1/2 native soil and 1/2 soil amendment. Compact lightly and water thoroughly, then repeat. Apply 5-10cm (2-4in) layer of organic mulch & create a water basin around plant.
Type:
PerennialZone:
3a -40F to -35FExposure:
Full sunToxic To:
SafeCautions:
No cautionsPropagation Methods:
Self seedingSoil Conditions:
Dry to slightly moistHeight:
20 feetSpace:
10 feet