Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' – Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'

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Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' – Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'

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Pinus flexilis is a medium-sized tree (10 - 15 m) native to western and southwestern North America. The young twigs are very pliant, to which the species name also refers. The needles are always arranged together in bundles of five needles. The needles are up to 10 cm long and dark green to greenish blue. Also in 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid', the needles are dark blue-green. More striking about this cultivar is its growth habit. Despite the branching of the side branches being quite horizontal, this cultivar grows up narrowly pyramidal. Eventually, 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' grows from a shrub form into a small tree about 10 m tall. The tree is densely branched, giving a compact impression. Was introduced in 1972 by J. Vermeulen & Sons Nursery, Neshanic Station, New Jersey, USA and is named after the employee who discovered the plant, Rein Vanderwolf. Hardiness zone: 5a
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Specifications
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Height
8-10 m
Width
4-5m
Crown
narrow pyramidal, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green, blue green, evergreen
Flowers
none
Fruits
brown cones
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
industrial areas, small gardens
Shape
specimen conifer
Specimen conifer clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind narrow conical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown bluegreen green average growing non-toxic (usually) playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'

Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' blooms in .
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