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Pinus glabra (American spruce pine)
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18m
Max height
Max height
12m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pinus glabra
Other names
American spruce pine, Cedar pine, Spruce pine, Walter pine, Bottom white pine
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Species
P. glabra - P. glabra is an oval, rounded, or broadly conical, borderline hardy, evergreen, coniferous tree with needle-like, twisted, dark green leaves and brown cones that persist for two to four years.
Pinus glabra is: Evergreen
Habit
Broadly conical, Oval-headed, Rounded
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Pine needle cast , Rust Pine needle cast , Rust
General care
Pruning
Sometimes sold as a standard. No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed
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Where to grow
Pinus glabra (American spruce pine) will reach a height of 18m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Specimen tree, Rock, Low Maintenance, Coastal, Architectural, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions but prefers sandy loams. Will tolerate light shade in climates with hot summers. Does not tolerate air pollutants. Forms a deep taproot so tends to be difficult to transplant.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Pinus glabra
Other names
American spruce pine, Cedar pine, Spruce pine, Walter pine, Bottom white pine
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Species
P. glabra - P. glabra is an oval, rounded, or broadly conical, borderline hardy, evergreen, coniferous tree with needle-like, twisted, dark green leaves and brown cones that persist for two to four years.
Native to
Southeastern United States
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Broadly conical, Oval-headed, Rounded
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Colour
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Sometimes sold as a standard. No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed
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Where to grow
Pinus glabra (American spruce pine) will reach a height of 18m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Specimen tree, Rock, Low Maintenance, Coastal, Architectural, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions but prefers sandy loams. Will tolerate light shade in climates with hot summers. Does not tolerate air pollutants. Forms a deep taproot so tends to be difficult to transplant.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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