Pinus strobus ‘Horsford' - Topworked
Common name
'Horsford Dwarf'
Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Pinus is the largest group of conifers in the world, one hundred and thirteen species all evergreen trees or shrubs. It is almost an entirely northern hemisphere genus. There is no fossil record in the southern hemisphere and only one species just crosses the equator in northern Sumatra. Pinus species have attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of two, three or five; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years.
Details
Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery Pinus Strobus ‘Horsford' - Topworked is a dwarf to miniature bun shape with thin green needles. This plant looks like a pillow of soft green foliage. This is a miniature version of the original. These small conifers are grafted onto stems to enhance the aesthetics of their shape and play on the plants natural features.
Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Green needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre and 10 litre.
Ultimate Height: 0.5 - 1m.
Ultimate Spread: 0.5 - 1m.
Growth Rate: 20 - 50 years.
Special Attributes: This variety of dwarf pine would look amazing planted in a rockery or a raised rockery.