Beach Pine. A broadly conical conifer with scaly red-brown bark. Deep green, needle-like leaves Produces yellow-brown to brown cones. Max Height 15m to 20m. Max Spread 6m to 8m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pinus contorta
A broadly conical conifer with scaly red-brown bark. Deep green, needle-like leaves Produces yellow-brown to brown cones.
Additional information
| Generic | Pinus |
|---|---|
| Species | contorta |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Beach Pine |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15m, 20m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 6m, 8m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
| 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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