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Pinus strobus 'Radiata' (Eastern white pine 'Radiata')
1 hour care
per year
per year
4m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pinus strobus 'Radiata'
Other names
Eastern white pine 'Radiata', Weymouth pine 'Radiata', North American white pine 'Radiata', American pumpkin pine 'Radiata'
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Radiata' _ 'Radiata' is a compact, rounded then conical, evergreen, coniferous shrubs with needle-like, blue-green leaves borne in fives, and, when mature, cylindrical, tapered, green female cones, ripening to brown.
Pinus strobus 'Radiata' is: Evergreen
Habit
Conical, Rounded
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Honey fungus , Pine needle cast , Rust , White pine blister rust Honey fungus , Pine needle cast , Rust , White pine blister rust
General care
Pruning
Typically, no pruning is required. To maintain a compact, rounded shape, remove the central leader as it begins to develop.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Pinus strobus 'Radiata' (Eastern white pine 'Radiata') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. May be short-lived on shallow, chalky soil.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Pinus strobus 'Radiata'
Other names
Eastern white pine 'Radiata', Weymouth pine 'Radiata', North American white pine 'Radiata', American pumpkin pine 'Radiata'
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Radiata' _ 'Radiata' is a compact, rounded then conical, evergreen, coniferous shrubs with needle-like, blue-green leaves borne in fives, and, when mature, cylindrical, tapered, green female cones, ripening to brown.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Conical, Rounded
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Colour
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Specific diseases
Honey fungus , Pine needle cast , Rust , White pine blister rust
General care
Pruning
Typically, no pruning is required. To maintain a compact, rounded shape, remove the central leader as it begins to develop.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Pinus strobus 'Radiata' (Eastern white pine 'Radiata') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. May be short-lived on shallow, chalky soil.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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