Pinus strobus 'Squiggles' - 25-30 CM C4

Description
The Weymouth pine 'Squiggles' (Pinus strobus) is a dwarf shrub that grows compact and rounded and usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and a width of approx. 45 cm. Its needle-shaped, twisted leaves have a medium green colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers humus-rich, loose soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* wind-resistant, shade-tolerant

leaves
The Weymouth pine 'Squiggles' is evergreen. Its needles are medium green, soft, 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 and rounded dwarf shrub with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 30 cm and is approx. 20 - 45 cm wide. 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 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 'Squiggles' are cylindrical.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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