Swiss Stone Pine
Planted 2016
The Swiss Stone Pine is a slow growing, pyramidal European tree. Needles are 2-5” long and attractive green-blue in bundles of five. Cones are short and ovular, appearing slightly purple at first, then maturing to brown.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-40 ft. | 15-20 ft. | 4-7 | Slow | Moderate |
Leaf
2-5” green-blue needle in bundles of five.
Fruit
Pine nuts produced within small, ovular cones.
Flower
Non-flowering.
Advantages
Used as a landscape tree; pine nuts are edible; resistant to White Pine Blister Rust.
Disadvantages
Susceptible to general pine blights and cankers.