Pinus: nigra - wallichiana

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Plant Name	Habit	Zone	Rate	Color	Description
Pinus nigra 'Helga'	Globe Shaped	4	Dwarf	Green	This slow-growing, rounded form of Austrian Pine has white buds that contrast against fresh, spring-green needles with darker tips. The attractive, fluffy form was discovered as a witch's broom on a 60-year-old Pinus nigra in Germany. An excellent choice for small space gardens, containers and courtyards, even in sandy, coastal soils.
Pinus nigra 'Strypemonde'	Upright Broad	4	Dwarf	Green	Prominent white buds are especially showy in the winter garden, as they contrast the tree's long, dark-green needles. Since they have a distinct whorl, the small, broad plant has a soft, billowy look. Found as a witch's broom on the Strypemonde Estate in Holland, this exciting offering is uncommon in the trade.
Pinus parviflora 'Aoi'	Upright Broad	5	Large	Blue	Silvery blue on one side, green on the other, the long-enduring, straight needles of this Japanese White Pine give the naturally sculpted, upright tree a lush look. Sturdy branches display attractive silver-grey bark and loads of small cones. The slender architectural tree makes a dramatic feature and contributes an Asian aesthetic to the landscape. Provide full sun and good drainage.
Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'	Upright Broad	5	Intermediate	Bluish Green	In spring, the bright, carmine-red pollen cones provide a dramatic contrast to the long, twisted, blue-green needles of this rare Japanese White Pine. Originally from Raraflora Nursery, Feasterville, Pennsylvania, the compact, rounded shrub or tree develops a wide, irregular, upright habit that makes a nice architectural accent.
Pinus parviflora 'Fukuzumi'	Upright Broad	5	Large	Bluish Green	The naturally variable, windswept character of this choice, slow-growing Japanese White Pine makes it a highly desirable addition to the landscape. It develops multiple leaders that extend at 45° angles, with short, blue-green, twisted needles. The wide-spreading plant takes on an irregular, wide form, or it can be staked up for tree-like character.
Pinus parviflora 'Glauca'	Upright Broad	5	Large	Blue	This outstanding, ornamental Japanese White Pine has long, twisted, blue-green needles with white striations. They radiate around the stems and give 'Glauca' a full, bushy texture. Heavy crops of decorative cones are displayed prominently on the tree's open, irregular branches, which adds to its year-round beauty and interest.
Pinus parviflora 'Glauca Brevifolia'	Upright Broad	5	Large	Bluish Green	This very showy pine has an open habit, similar to that of Pinus parviflora 'Glauca,' but its blue-green needles, in tight bundles, are shorter and have more of an upward curve to them. Many persistent cones decorate the tall, moderately narrow tree.
Pinus parviflora 'Goldilocks'	Upright Broad	5	Intermediate	Green/Yellow	A naturally artistic, sweeping habit makes this rare pine a unique garden specimen. An overlay of soft, golden highlights contrast the silver undertones on the curved, green needles. For optimum color, seek a balance between sun and shade. Well-drained soil is required for this beauty to thrive.
Pinus parviflora 'Gyokkasen'	Upright Broad	5	Large	Bluish Green	A large, fast-growing selection, this Japanese White Pine naturally develops graceful curves in its trunk and branches without any need for human manipulation. When young, its open branching has a lanky look, but with time, the strength and character of the framework develop an uncommon beauty, the much sought-after Asian aesthetic. Finely textured, blue-green needles and attractive, exposed bark add impact. Tolerant of salt, it wants full sun and good drainage.
Pinus parviflora 'Gyoko sho hime'	Upright Broad	5	Dwarf	Bluish Green	Short, curved needles expose their silvery-blue striations to display a two-tone appearance. This dwarf, slow-growing Japanese White Pine maintains its striking, sculptural form with little to no pruning. Use it as a dramatic container element, for bonsai or in a special, small planting.
Pinus parviflora 'Hakko'	Upright Broad	5	Intermediate	Bluish Green	Tight clusters of twisted, shorter needles on tiered, open branches give this Japanese White Pine a full, dense look compared to other cultivars. Irregular branching, green needles with a blue cast and red pollen cones in spring make the compact, upright tree a useful addition to a wide range of landscapes. Tolerant of many soils, it needs adequate drainage for best performance.
Pinus parviflora 'Ibokan'	Upright Broad	5	Intermediate	Blue	Long, blue-green needles contrast with prominent, cinnamon-colored cones on this irregular, pyramidal Pinus parviflora cultivar. The Japanese White Pine is noted for its dense foliage and its rough, textured bark, which adds interest to the landscape or to its character when used as a bonsai specimen.
Pinus parviflora 'Kinpo'	Upright Broad	5	Dwarf	Bluish Green	Graceful, artistic, unique, picturesque? How does one describe the character of this small, irregular, bluish green Japanese White Pine? Its twisted, brush-like clusters of needles appear along spreading branches, some of them exposed to show off gray, textured bark. Gently curved shoots, accented with attractive small cones, provide year-round appeal. Site the accent conifer in a raised, courtyard bed, container or other premium location with full sun and average moisture. Salt tolerance suggests a seaside setting.
Pinus parviflora 'Koku ho'	Globe Shaped	5	Dwarf	Green	With its slow-growing, rounded profile, this yatsubusa-type selection is useful both as a small garden pine and for bonsai. Its short, straight, narrow, green needles are attributes coveted by bonsai enthusiasts.
Pinus parviflora 'Ogon janome' 2	Upright Broad	5	Intermediate	Green/Yellow	An incredibly beautiful plant, this rare, mid-size, "Dragon's Eye" form of Japanese White Pine exhibits tasteful variegation, like yellow bands on the needles. After seeing a specimen of this pine, even those who typically prefer plants without variegation rave about it.
Pinus peuce 'Glauca'	Upright Narrow	4	Large	Bluish Green	Long, blue-green needles with silver undersides grow in bundles of five and persist for three years on this selection of Macedonian Pine from the Balkan Peninsula. The large tree, which is more narrow than the species, develops a strong, thick, central leader, which gives the tree a special look. Bark that thickens and furrows with age adds to the tree's character too.
Pinus pumila 'Blue Dwarf'	Spreading	4	Dwarf	Bluish Green	This unusual, dwarf Siberian Pine was selected for a spring display of carmine-red cones that contrast with the superior, blue of the needles. It produces a dense load of twisted needles and a horizontal, spreading habit that is unique among Pinus pumila cultivars. Native to extremely cold, exposed regions of northeastern Asia, the tough constitution of this pine stands up to harsh conditions.
Pinus pumila 'Jeddeloh'	Spreading	3	Dwarf	Bluish Green	A handsome, dense, low form, this fully needled Siberian Pine bears unbelievable, bright, purple-red cones in spring. The tough, spreading cultivar has short, upswept branches and produces a reliable, year-round display, even in cold, exposed areas.
Pinus pumila 'Oliver'	Upright Broad	3	Intermediate	Bluish Green	Long, twisting needles crowd the branches of this striking Siberian Pine and give it a dense, billowy appearance. Stout branches and a flat top contribute to its well-structured form that adds colorful, mid-size character to the landscape. Provide well-drained soil.
Pinus resinosa 'Morel'	Globe Shaped	3	Intermediate	Green	A new, compact, bush form of the American Red Pine, 'Morel' has long, light-green needles that are soft to the touch. Mid-size plants become dense, billowy shrubs that resemble the shape of morel mushrooms with rounded top-caps and more height than width. The very hardy plants project an informal beauty in the garden year-round.
Pinus rigida 'Sand Beach'	Spreading	4	Intermediate	Green	This low, wide-spreading form of Pitch Pine was found by Timm Steele along the coast of Maine above a sandy beach. It has super-dense, thick foliage that is light-to-medium-green, grows well in poor, sandy soils and tolerates salt.
Pinus rigida 'Sherman Eddy'	Globe Shaped	4	Dwarf	Green	Long, bright-green needles give this unique form of Pitch Pine an attractive, fluffy look. The compact, rounded, slow-growing plant was found in the Pocono Mountains and introduced by Weston Nursery, Hopkinton, Massachusetts. It tolerates poor, sandy soils and salt.
Pinus strobiformis 'Coronado'	Upright Broad	5	Dwarf	Bluish Green	Long, soft needles with a distinctive blue appearance give this dwarf form of Southwest White Pine a full, fluffy look. Plants develop an upright, rounded shape that stays compact and lends a comfortable, yet classy beauty to smaller gardens, larger containers and mixed borders all year long.
Pinus strobus 'Alba'	Upright Broad	3	Large	Bluish Green	Silvery-white, new growth in spring adds verve to this large, open, symmetrical conifer. Its characteristic long, finely textured needles, which are blue-green with white stomatal bands, give the rare, unusual tree a soft image that provides beautiful texture in larger landscapes.
Pinus strobus 'Angel Falls'(Iseli)	Weeping	3	Large	Green	Originating from a seedling of Pinus strobus 'Pendula' in 1981, this slow-growing selection from Iseli Nursery has very long, very narrow, light green needles and a strong weeping habit. Its closely held branches develop graceful draping forms that combine a tall, narrow stature with a broad, flowing skirt. Named for the world's tallest waterfall after 20 years of evaluation, the unique tree offers elegance and style.
Pinus strobus 'Bennett Clumpleaf'	Upright Broad	3	Large	Green	Seemingly thick needles of this vigorous White Pine are actually clusters of five, fine, long, dark-green needles that stick together. They give the large, open conifer a look reminiscent of Sciadopitys and produce a dramatic contrast against the tree's silvery, smooth bark. In time, this collector's curiosity pine, discovered in the 1960's by William Bennett, Virginia, develops a soft, symmetrical structure.
Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'	Globe Shaped	3	Dwarf	Bluish Green	This sprightly dwarf cultivar of Eastern White Pine produces long, soft, blue-green foliage and an outstanding, compact, reliably rounded form. Its size, shape, color and texture make the seedling, grown and selected by Sydney Waxman, University of Connecticut, an excellent addition to many landscapes.
Pinus strobus 'Brevifolia/Densa'	Upright Broad	3	Dwarf	Bluish Green	After a century in cultivation, this intriguing dwarf White Pine is still quite rare and relatively unknown, a curious fact given its many desirable features. The densely-branched plant has an irregular shape in youth, but develops a tight, upright form with long, elegant, smoky-blue needles as it slowly matures. Hardy, rugged and stylish, it stays small enough to fit in a courtyard garden or container.
Pinus strobus 'Coney Island'	Globe Shaped	3	Dwarf	Bluish Green	Loads of long, curvy cones decorate this dwarf, rounded Eastern White Pine, even when young. Clusters of long, blue-green needles give the dense, shrub-like pine a soft appearance, despite its rugged, hardy constitution. Introduced by Sydney Waxman, University of Connecticut.
Pinus strobus 'Contorta'	Upright Broad	3	Large	Bluish Green	A large, open, pyramidal tree, this unusual cultivar displays distinctly twisted blue-green needles and slightly contorted, upright branches. Its soft foliage, attractive color and robust habit make it a bold addition to large gardens. Known since 1932, from Seneca Park, Rochester, New York.
Pinus strobus 'Fastigiata'	Upright Narrow	3	Large	Bluish Green	Long, slender, blue-green needles give this fast-growing, upright tree a delicate look. Branches aim skyward, so trees stay narrow and make a valuable contribution to tight spots that need a big presence with a small footprint.
Pinus strobus 'Greg'	Globe Shaped	3	Miniature	Bluish Green	A soft, feathery, tightly-branched mound of narrow, long, medium-green needles, this itty-bitty Eastern White Pine makes an elegant accent for small spaces. Its delicate, dense growth adds color, texture and form to courtyard, entry or container gardens. Found by Greg Williams of Vermont.
Pinus strobus 'Louie'	Upright Broad	3	Large	Yellow	This exciting, new offering has long, thin, vibrant-yellow needles that stay brightly-colored year-round. Interior foliage that is shaded stays fresh-green, so the yellow really stands out. Large, open and upright, the symmetrical pyramid, best planted in full sun, seems to reflect the rays of the sun back into the garden. Originated and introduced to the trade by Kate Brook Nursery, Vermont.
Pinus strobus 'Macopin'	Upright Broad	3	Intermediate	Bluish Green	Exuberant cone production, even when young, distinguishes this specimen from other White Pine cultivars. The mid-size tree develops an open, irregular habit and broad branches with soft, blue-green foliage. Originated as a witch's broom found by Wm. Gotelli and George Erhle at Macopin, New Jersey.
Pinus strobus 'Minuta'	Globe Shaped	3	Dwarf	Bluish Green	A dense, rounded mound with blue-green needles that match the diminutive scale of the plant, this very small, dwarf White Pine provides an excellent splash of color and texture to a rock garden or small garden bed.
Pinus strobus 'Niagara Falls'	Weeping	3	Intermediate	Green	This handsome, cascading White Pine, chosen 2009 Collector's Conifer of the Year, was found as a sport of 'Pendula' and demonstrates a distinct improvement over that familiar landscape tree. The compact, weeping form boasts many draping branches and long, two-tone needles. Every dense, wide specimen develops a unique character and flowing habit that mimicks the action of a roaring Niagara Falls. Found by Mike and Ken Yeager of Hickory Hollow Nursery in New York in 1998 while working on a landscape job, this is a distinctive specimen for the discerning client.
Pinus strobus 'Pendula'	Weeping	3	Large	Bluish Green	Long, blue-green needles cascade gently from swooping, pendulous branches on this popular, robust specimen of Eastern White Pine. If staked, its form can be tall, slender and distinctly weeping, or it can drape and dangle along the ground, if left to its own devices. Smooth, gray bark gives the pine an elegant, formal look.
Pinus strobus 'Stony Brook'	Weeping	3	Large	Green	For outstanding drama, stake this prostrate, weeping form of White Pine, and enjoy its distinctive contorted branch work. Clusters of long, widely spaced needles decorate the ends of strongly draping branches, leaving the tree's open form and gorgeous silver bark on display. Selected by Greg Williams at Vermont's Kate Brook Nursery, the large pine is a handsome, ornamental accent or it cascades down and covers a bank beautifully.
Pinus strobus 'Uconn'	Upright Broad	3	Large	Bluish Green	Alumni of the University of Connecticut will appreciate the friendly moniker of this superior, intermediate-size Eastern White Pine. Selected by Sydney Waxman, at UConn, for slower growth and more dense stature than that of the species, it is a top choice for home landscapes, where it won't outgrow the site. The oldest plant in Iseli Nursery's display garden is about 18' tall and 11' wide with a rounded top after l5 years. A medium-big conifer, it provides dramatic structure, color and character.
Pinus sylvestris	Upright Broad	3	Large	Green	Artistically pruned Scotch Pine reveal the plant's hidden interior form. Exposed cinnamon brown exfoliating bark is highlighted by the blue-green needle color. Choice specimen for accent or container plantings.
Pinus sylvestris 'Albyn Prostrata'	Spreading	3	Intermediate	Green	This vigorous spreader is an excellent groundcover that spills over banks and rambles through garden beds. With maturity, layered branches mound in the center and taper down to the edges. A blue cast adds interest to the thick, green needles of this seedling selection from Albyn Nursery, Newark, Ohio.
Pinus sylvestris 'Aurea'	Upright Broad	3	Intermediate	Yellow	This mid-size pine lends a cheery presence to gardens in winter, when it takes on brilliant golden tones that get richer and deeper if sited in full sun. Trees grow slowly and take on lighter, gray-green tones in summer. Cultivated since 1876.
Pinus sylvestris 'Beuvronensis'	Globe Shaped	3	Intermediate	Green	This choice, garden pine starts out a broadly globose bush and develops into a dense, elegant form that is wider than tall. Plants respond well to candle pruning, which enhances the slow-growing pine's density. Discovered as a witch's broom in France and in cultivation for over 100 years.
Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata'	Upright Narrow	3	Large	Bluish Green	Nearly vertical, upright branches form an exquisite, narrow column that boasts brighter-blue color in summer and darker-blue in winter. Tie together the fastigiated branches to protect them from damage caused by heavy snow or ice.
Pinus sylvestris 'Glauca Nana'	Globe Shaped	3	Intermediate	Bluish Green	Rounded when young, 'Glauca Nana' slowly sprawls out and matures to a wider-than-tall flattened form with age. To maintain a more globe-like shape, candle prune in spring before needles break. This popular Scotch Pine, green with blue undertones, has been in the trade for many years.
Pinus sylvestris 'Globosa Viridis'	Upright Broad	3	Dwarf	Green	Tufts of green foliage on the tips of branches contain both shorter, lighter-green needles and longer, darker-green needles, a unique characteristic that produces a starburst-like quality. The striking, upright, broadly-pyramidal evergreen produces outstanding year-round beauty, with interesting texture and elegant form.
Pinus sylvestris 'Gold Coin'	Upright Broad	3	Intermediate	Yellow	Foliage that turns brilliant golden-yellow in winter and maintains it until spring mellows to soft-green during the heat of summer. The eye-catching, slow-growing pine matures into an upright, broad form. Established trees produce the best golden highlights when grown in full sun, but when first planted, they appreciate protection from scorching afternoon sun. Introduced to the trade from the United Kingdom.
Pinus sylvestris 'Hillside Creeper'	Spreading	3	Intermediate	Green	This classy creeper spreads out and forms a flat mesa of layered branches covered with thick, green needles. The vigorous, hardy Scotch Pine, lighter-green in winter, makes an excellent groundcovering option for banks or walls or tucked in and around boulders. Found as a seedling by Layne Ziegenfus of Hillside Gardens, Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Pinus sylvestris 'Jeremy'	Globe Shaped	3	Dwarf	Green	A smaller, more refined, dwarf Scotch Pine, this selection produces fine, uniform, short needles on compact, delicate branches. It forms a low mound that is wider than tall and displays a pleasing display of many small, red buds. Originally discovered as a witch's broom selection.
Pinus sylvestris 'Nana Compressa'	Globe Shaped	3	Dwarf	Green	An attractive form with a horizontal branching habit resulting in a "layered" appearance. A compact, green, spreading mound, somewhat similar to 'Beauvronensis' in shape.
Pinus sylvestris 'Piskowitz'	Upright Broad	3	Intermediate	Green	Alpine plants typically develop a hunkered-down habit that comes from the need to survive in harsh conditions, and this pine has that look: its short, sharp, widely-spaced needles have prominent white sheaths; its short, stiff, upright branches produce an open, architectural silhouette that is unique among Scotch Pines.
Pinus sylvestris 'Pumila'	Globe Shaped	3	Intermediate	Bluish Green	Useful for many landscape situations, 'Pumila' is a medium to large-sized shrub-like Scotch Pine with a unique, broadly-rounded, upright form. The needles have a blue cast and this hardy, durable pine makes an excellent accent or compact screen.
Pinus sylvestris 'Slim Jim'	Upright Broad	3	Intermediate	Green	Long, twisted, dark-green needles provide a backdrop to shorter, lighter, new growth, which creates a two-toned effect. A dense, columnar structure makes this plant a great choice for today's smaller residential lots.
Pinus thunbergii 'Arakawa Sho'	Upright Broad	5	Large	Green	Figuratively translated, 'Arakawa' means rough bark. This form of Japanese Black Pine was selected for its thick corky bark. Our artistically pruned specimens display exposed bark, a desirable feature for special interest in the landscape. Typical of the species, it is tolerant of salt spray and demonstrates resistance to heat and drought.
Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki'	Upright Narrow	5	Intermediate	Green	The distinctive contrast between the small, dark-green needles and flashy, white candles make 'Kotobuki' an eye-catching, upright form of Japanese Black Pine. With slower growth and a tighter habit than that of the species, it is an appropriate selection for narrow landscapes, where its architectural presence makes an outstanding vertical element.
Pinus thunbergii 'Oculus Draconis'	Upright Broad	5	Large	Green/Yellow	The namesake "dragon's eye," which is created by buttery-yellow bands at the base of each dark-green needle, can be seen by looking straight down on the bud. A vigorous, upright specimen, much like the species, this cultivar has an informal, open habit unless staked and pruned.
Pinus thunbergii 'Ogi'	Upright Broad	5	Dwarf	Green	Cockscomb shoots make this one-of-a-kind pine a must for those who appreciate the rare and unusual. Slower growing than the species, 'Ogi' exhibits typical Japanese Black Pine color and habit.
Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'	Upright Broad	5	Large	Green	Especially during winter, the eye-catching, brilliant-white candles of this popular selection of Japanese Black Pine create a striking contrast to the thick, glossy, green needles. 'Thunderhead' develops a dense, billowy, cloud-like form that may mature to a form as wide as tall.
Pinus thunbergii var. corticosa 'Hakuho'	Upright Broad	5	Intermediate	Green	The bark on 'Hakuho' develops deep fissures at an early age, giving even a young plant an aged look. A good candidate for artistic pruning to create a Asian aesthetic in the landscape.
Pinus virginiana 'Driscoll'	Globe Shaped	4	Dwarf	Green	Characterized by a unique, bright, light green color, this compact, rounded mound takes on golden tones in winter. Its somewhat irregular, globose habit fits well in a range of garden situations, but its ability to grow well in poor, dry soils where other pines won't, makes it an excellent choice for challenging, sunny sites. An American native from the East Coast, it has twisted, substantial needles, outstretched branches and reddish purple young stems.
Pinus wallichiana 'Nana'	Upright Broad	5	Intermediate	Bluish Green	The long, three-sided needles of the Himalayan Pine are blue on two sides and green on the other. This two-tone foliage creates a soft, billowy, silvery-blue-silk look. This is a cultivar of a species that hails from the high mountains of Afghanistan to Nepal with a dense, upright habit.
Pinus wallichiana 'Zebrina'	Upright Broad	5	Large	Green/Yellow	This variegated selection of the beautiful Himalayan Pine has the same long, thin needles as the species, but with bands of yellow that create a bright effect both close up and viewed from afar. Formerly listed as Pinus griffithi.
Pinus x schwerinii 'Wiethorst'	Upright Broad	4	Large	Green	Loads of long, super-fine, two-color needles produce an airy, delicate quality, while a profusion of handsome, resinous cones adds to the presence of this large, graceful pine. Discovered in Germany as a witch's broom on Pinus x schwerinii, a pine hybrid combining strobus and wallichiana, it gets hardiness from the Eastern White Pine and grace and extremely long needles from the Himalayan White Pine. The outstanding, hardy tree will form a dramatic background or add an outstanding accent to the large landscape.

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