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    PINUS
    PINUS strobus
    PINUS strobus
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    PINUS strobus

    Commonly known as Deal pine, Weymouth pine

    Cracked black bark in maturity
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Named after George Waymouth, Devon explorer, early 1600s
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, sawfly larvae, pine shoot moth,
    • Place of origin
      North America (Newfoundland to Georgia)
    • Evergreen
      Slender, grey-green leaves, carried in fives, are 8-14cm (3-5½in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Filiform
    • Height
      25m (80ft)
    • Spread
      6-8m (20-26ft)
    • Conifer
      Cylindrical, tapered, female cones are 8-15cm (3-6in) long, green ripening to brown
    • Tree
      Upswept branches when young. Smooth grey bark turning black with age. Slender, olive-brown shoots with ovoid-oblong buds.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Any well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Conical
      Becoming columnar
    • Mature Size
      25m (80ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        6-8m (20-26ft)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Pinus - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
    View Planting Combinations

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    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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