| Plant
Name |
Description |
Annual
Growth |
Ten
Year |
Color |
Form |
Culture |
Hardiness |
| Pinus cembra
|
The
Swiss stone pine is a hardy, compact species with branches to the
ground. Propagated from seed. Native to the mountains of central
Europe, the Alps, and the Carpathians. |
6-12"
per year. |
5-10
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
Pinus cembra
'Chalet' |
A
beautiful selection of Swiss stone pine. 'Chalet' grows slowly and
develops a dense, narrowly conical form. Striking blue-green needles
add a touch of elegance to an already beautiful tree. This extremely
hardy, compact tree is perfect for today's smaller landscapes. |
6-12"
per year. |
5-10
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
Pinus
cembra
'Nana' |
Slower
growing than the species, this dwarf form of Swiss stone pine is
a very hardy pine for cold areas. Similar in form and texture to
the species, `Nana' is an excellent pyramidal dwarf conifer for
rock gardens, mixed borders and small gardens. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
Pinus cembra
'Pygmaea' |
A
beehive form with short, dark-green needles. The plant has a ruffled
appearance due to needle growth in congested tufts. |
6-12"
per year. |
5-10
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
