Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri' - 80 CM STEM C18

Description
The Scots pine 'Watereri' (Pinus sylvestris) is a large shrub that grows broadly and usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and a width of around 6 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 'Watereri' makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus sylvestris 'Nana', Pinus sylvestris 'Pumila'.

Bulletpoints
* heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind resistant, late frost tolerant, cannot be built over

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

Spread
United Kingdom.

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

Growth
Scots pine 'Watereri' is a broad-growing large shrub with a closed, opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 10 - 12 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Use
Solitary, topiary, park

Root
Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri' is a taproot.