Mexican Weeping Pine. A spreading conifer with reddish brown bark and pendent shiny, light green needle-like, leaves. Produces yellow-brown cones. Max Height 15m to 20m. Max Spread 6m to 9m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pinus patula
A spreading conifer with reddish brown bark and pendent shiny, light green needle-like, leaves. Produces yellow-brown cones.
Additional information
| Generic | Pinus |
|---|---|
| Species | patula |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Mexican Weeping Pine |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15m, 20m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 6m, 9m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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