Taxon

Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'

Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag' - Blue Shag eastern white pine
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Common name: Blue Shag eastern white pine
Family: Pinaceae (pine family)
Distribution: Species native to e. North America
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3
Life form: Evergreen tree
Comments: A densely branched, dwarf to semi-dwarf, globe-shaped evergreen, slightly wider than tall. Vigorous growing habit, may reach 10' tall or more. Needles are fine-textured, deep blue-green year-round and persist for 3 years. Young stems gray to green, soft and flexible. Older wood dark gray to brown or black. No cones have been reported on this cultivar. Popular for its superior winter foliage and compact habit.
Links: American Conifer Society Database

Locations

  • 1: CON: CK11 (CK11) • Accession: D1995-0125.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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