Prairie Statesman® Swiss Stone Pine -- Pinus cembra ‘Herman’ (RFM-36)
Description:
This five-needled cultivar is a very elegant, stately tree. Its lateral branches curve markedly upward and slightly inward, resulting in a narrowly-erect, strikingly-dense growth habit. Color of needles year-round is a rich emerald-green, with silvery-blue overtones. Prairie Statesman® is extremely cold hardy and drought tolerant making this singularly outstanding specimen evergreen an excellent choice for use as a landscape specimen tree.
Hardiness:
USDA hardiness zone 2b-7
Mature Size:
Height: 30'
Spread: 15'
Form (Shape):
Narrowly-erect form.
Growth Rate:
Slow to Moderate
Foliage:
Rich emerald-green needles with silvery-blue overtones year-round.
Texture:
Medium to Fine
Flower:
Inconspicuous, no ornamental value.
Fruit:
3" violet-brown cone, which remain on the tree for 3 years. Cones never open.
Special Features:
Narrowly-erect, strikingly-dense rich emerald-green with silvery-blue overtone growth.
Light Preferences:
Full sun
Soil Preferences:
Needs well-drained soil.
Propagation:
Ornamental Attributes:
Prairie Statesman® Swiss Stone Pine has outstanding perfectly symmetrical upright narrow form with a strikingly-dense growth habit.
Landscape Attributes:
It has increased hardiness and drought tolerance. Resistant to most pests and diseases. Transplants very well and needs little pruning for a strong structure. It is recommended as a landscape specimen tree.
Comments:
Originated as a seedling selection. Deer browsing can be an issue with this species.
Patent Status:
U.S. Trademark registered – Prairie Statesman®
Licensing Status:
This cultivar is available for non-exclusive licensing.
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