Pinus cembra 'Compacta Glauca' - 40-50 CM RB

Description
The Arolla pine 'Compacta Glauca' (Pinus cembra) is a tree that grows in a pyramidal, picturesque shape and usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and a width of around 1.2 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are silver-blue in colour. Decorative cones adorn Pinus cembra 'Compacta Glauca' from October. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque tree * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

Leaves
The Arolla pine 'Compacta Glauca' is evergreen. Its needles are silver-blue.

Bark
Flaking, scaly bark.

Spread
Eastern Europe to Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Arolla pine 'Compacta Glauca' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Arolla pine 'Compacta Glauca' is a pyramidal growing, picturesque tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 1.8 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 1.2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. Otherwise, they may split apart and may not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

Fruit
The oval cones of Pinus cembra 'Compacta Glauca' appear from October.

Use
Solitary

Root
Pinus cembra 'Compacta Glauca' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.