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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002383
11/12/99
Pinus peuce--Balkan Pine
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 6
Height: 50 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: pyramidal
Type: narrow-leaved evergreen tree
Annual Growth Rate: less 12 than inches
Comments: Balkan Pine (Vis. 1) is a rather slow-growing tree
and so may be useful in smaller landscapes. The narrow crown
is covered with dark green foliage (Vis. 2). As its name
implies, the tree is native to Europe. On mature trees the
bark the purplish bark forms smooth areas that are bordered
by fissures.
Cultivars:
'Arnold Dwarf' - A small, upright dwarf with dense
foliage.
References for Cultivars: Gee Farms 1999.
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