
Pinus strobus ‘Horsford’
Eastern White Pine - Horsford
NATIVAR – One of the more common and favoured dwarf Eastern White Pines. Forms a neat, dense bun shape with short, mid-green needles. Grows 2′ high and wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 3 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Found as a seedling by William Horsford of Vermont in the 1960s.
Synonymous
Pinus strobus 'Horsford Dwarf'
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils. Intolerant to salt.
Maintenance: Candling is done to new spring shoots before the needles fully emerge.
Group: Dwarf
