Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata' - 60-80 CM C7.5

Description
The Scots pine 'Fastigiata' (Pinus sylvestris) is a small tree, which grows upright and tightly and usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and a width of around 1.2 metres. Its needle-shaped, twisted leaves are blue-grey in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost. It prefers a sunny location. The Scots pine 'Fastigiata' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, late frost-tolerant

Bark
Red-brown, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Scots pine 'Fastigiata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Scots pine 'Fastigiata' is an upright and vigorously growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 10 m and is approx. 1 - 1.2 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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

Fruit
The brown cones of Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata' are small and cone-shaped.

Use
Solitary, topiary, park

Root
Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata' is a taproot.