Pinus strobus 'Squiggles' - 25-30 CM C4

Description
The Weymouth pine 'Squiggles' (Pinus strobus) is a dwarf shrub that grows in a compact, rounded shape and usually reaches a height of around 30 cm and a width of around 45 cm. Its needle-like, twisted leaves are a medium green colour. This shrub is highly frost-hardy. It prefers humus-rich, loose soil in a sunny to semi-shaded position.

Bulletpoints
* wind-resistant, shade-tolerant

Leaves
Weymouth pine 'Squiggles' is evergreen. Its needles are medium green, soft and twisted.

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Weymouth pine 'Squiggles' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Weymouth pine 'Squiggles' is a compact, rounded dwarf shrub with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 20–30 cm and a width of approx. 20–45 cm. Slow-growing.

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 ground 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 'Squiggles' are cylindrical.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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