NORWAY PINE - Pinus resinosa

NORWAY PINE Pinus resinosa

red Outstanding Features:
Extremely hardy. Tolerates poor soils.

Description:
Height: 40-60'
Width: 25-30'
Hardiness Zone: 3a

Norway or Red Pine is the state tree of Minnesota. It is extremely cold hardy. It tolerates poor growing conditions such as dry, acid, sandy or rocky soil. Form is pyramidal when young, with age developing an oval crown with a unique tufted appearance. Needles are medium green to yellowgreen, 56" long, and in groups of two. It is a commonly used Christmas tree in northern states.

Requirements and Culture:
Does best in northern areas. Very cold hardy and tolerant of dry, acid, sandy soils. Full sun. Fairly drought tolerant.

Limitations:
Susceptible to salt damage. May suffer windburn in winter. Not tolerant of compacted or poorly drained soil. May become chlorotic in high pH soils.

Photo Credit: 1 & 2 MLA.

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