Pinus strobus 'Radiata' - 40 CM STEM C7.5

Description
The Dwarf eastern white pine 'Radiata' (Pinus strobus) is a large shrub that grows irregularly in a conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and a width of around 3 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers humus-rich, loose soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus strobus 'Nana'.

Bulletpoints
* Wind-resistant, cannot be built over

leaves
The Dwarf eastern white pine 'Radiata' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green, soft.

Bark
Dark brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Dwarf eastern white pine 'Radiata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, irregular.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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 does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Fruit
The hanging, brown cones of Pinus strobus 'Radiata' are cylindrical.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Pinus strobus 'Radiata' is a taproot and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, branched roots.