Pinus, Norway Pine 'Red Pine' (Large)
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
Minnesota State tree that is also commonly known as red pine. This pine has scaly, orange to reddish brown bark and grows best in dry, exposed sites and is well suited for slopes and windbreaks.
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Details
Norway Pine is primarily valued in the landscape for its ornamental globe-shaped form. It has forest green evergreen foliage. The needles remain forest green throughout the winter.
Norway Pine is a dense evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Norway Pine is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Shade
- Windbreaks and Shelterbelts
Norway Pine will grow to be about 50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 40 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided. This species is native to parts of North America.
More Information
| Gerten Grown Plants | Gerten Grown Plants |
|---|---|
| MN Native Plants | MN Native Plants |
| Available for Pre-Order | Yes |
| Tree Type | Evergreen |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Mature Height (Range) | 25 - 50 feet |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Common Family Name | Pine |
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