Vanderwolf's Pyramidal Limber Pine

Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'

Planted 2021

This tree is one of the most popular conifers in the trade due to its beautiful needles, its adaptability, and shape. This pine has a dense, pyramidal shape with long, evergreen needles. It is highly adaptable to different conditions but prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Its needles have a stripe of white making it appear bluish green. Its branches are very flexible and ‘limber’ hence the name.

Vanderwolf's Pyramidal Limber Pine
Close up Vanderwolf's Pyramidal Limber Pine needles
Close up of Limber Pine Bark   
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
25-30 ft. 15 ft. 4-7 Slow Low

Leaf

Needles that are packaged 5 per fascicle, held densely to the branch, bluish green in color.

Fruit

Monoecious cones; male rose colored, female purple.

Flower

Cones, light brown when mature.

Advantages

Adapts well to different climates, native to this area.

Disadvantages