 Size: 15- 20' in height --- 20-25' in width
but can be pruned to remain 5-7'. In the spring when the new growth (the candle)
elongates Prune no more than 50-60% off. It is important to wait till the candle
completely extends and prune before the new needles begin to spread away from the
candle. Habit: Usually broad-spreading and bushy.
Leaves: Needles are in pairs, rigid, 1-2" long.
Culture: Deep, moist, organic soil in full sun to light shade.
Utilization:
Hedge or screen. Smaller cultivars are good in rock gardens and foundation
planting.
Propagation: Seeds
are best and need no stratification and can be sown immediately. More info on propagation.
Disease
and Insects: Rust, borers, sawflies and scale can be very serious
problems. Sawfly larvae can defoliate a small plant in 48 hours and should be taken
seriously. Treat with powdered sevin or visit JerryBaker.com on soft bodied bug killer. Scale is
also serious but they take awhile to kill the plant.
Climate
Range: Zone 2-7, in certain microclimates it can handle Zone 8.
See the map.
Cultivars:
- 'Compacta' 4-5 feet tall after 40 years.
- 'Mops' Dwarf globose form as tall as wide. Matures at 3' tall
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