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Pinus flexilis
Limber Pine
| The many forms and types of pines can be found in northern temperate zones and on mountains in the tropics. Some grow rapidly, others slowly. Some have silvery foliage, others are dark green. They range from dwarfs to 100-foot-tall trees. The size and form of their cones vary. All pines have long needlelike leaves grouped in clusters of 2 to 5. They are fairly drought-tolerant, with a few exceptions. Extended drought or pollution can weaken pines, making them susceptible to pests and diseases. They grow well in full sun and poor, but well-drained soils. Shape tree in spring. Too much water produces yellow needles. |
This long-lived pine requires little maintenance, which makes it an excellent specimen tree for Midwest and Great Plains gardens. Its blue-green needles grow in a dense mass, so it is an excellent wind screen.
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Attributes - Pinus flexilis
Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 40 ft. to 60 ft.
Width: 35 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 5, 6, 7
Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Dry Climates. Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance. Susceptible to Aphids, Rust, Scales, Spider Mites.
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Related Plants
Pinus attenuata, Pinus balfouriana, Pinus bungeana, Pinus canariensis, Pinus cembra, Pinus contorta, Pinus contorta murrayana, Pinus coulteri, Pinus densiflora, Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifera', Pinus elliotii, Pinus halepensis, Pinus heldreichii leucodermis, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus mugo, Pinus mugo mugo, Pinus nigra, Pinus palustris, Pinus parviflora, Pinus parviflora 'Glauca', Pinus patula, Pinus ponderosa, Pinus radiata, Pinus strobus, Pinus strobus 'Nana', Pinus strobus 'Pendula', Pinus strobus 'Seacrest', Pinus sylvestris, Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri', Pinus taeda, Pinus thunbergiana, Pinus virginiana, Pinus wallichiana
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