The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Sherman Eddy pitch pine

Family: Pinaceae (pine family)

Distribution: Species native to e. North America

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4

Life form: Evergreen tree

Comments: This interesting needled evergreen tree grows 15' tall and wide with an open, conical, compact form. Its unusual qualities are the pom-pom like tufts of long needles which appear yellowish green early, later turning dark green. Light brown cones are produced in clusters of 3-4, are 3-4" long and persist for two years or more. A definite specimen or accent plant. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil.