Weeping Blue Limber Pine
Pinus flexilis ‘Glauca Reflexa’ | Syn. Pinus flexilis ‘Glauca Pendula’
Other Names: Limbertwig Pine, Rocky Mountain Limber Pine
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones:Â 4a-7b (8 in cool-summer climates?)Â Â Find Your Zone
Plant Type:Â Coniferous Evergreen Tree
Height at Maturity:Â 15-20′
Width at Maturity:Â 8-12′
Spacing:Â Â Best as a specimen, two to frame an entrance, or in spaced groupings 15’+ apart
Growth Habit / Form:Â Upright, Pyramid, Pendulous
Growth Rate:Â Slow; 6-8″ per year
Flower Color:Â Golden Butter Cream
Flower Size:Â Â 4-6″ candles
Flowering Period:Â Spring
Flower Type:Â Cylindrical pollen cone
Fragrant Flowers:Â Â No
Foliage Color:Â Powder-Blue
Fragrant Foliage:Â Yes
Cones:Â Â Yes, 3-6″
Cone Color:Â Reddish Brown
Sun Needs:Â Full Sun or Mostly Sun
Water Needs:Â Â Average to Low when established
Soil Type:Â Â Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sandy, Silty
Soil Moisture / Drainage:Â Moist But Well-Drained; drought-tolerant when established
Soil pH:Â 5.5 – 7.0 (Acid to Alkaline)
Maintenance / Care:Â Very Low
Attracts:Â Birds, Small Mammals, Visual Attention
Resistances: Cold Temperatures (-30°F), Deer – more info, Disease, Drought (when established), Erosion
Description
Pinus flexilis ‘Glauca Reflexa’ is a stunningly beautiful selection of our North American native Limber Pine featuring soft, thick, long, bright powdery blue needles year-round on flexible, pendulous branches. Adding 6 to 8 inches in size per year, it might reach 15 to 20 feet in height and 8 to 12 feet wide at its base when all grown up. Though native to the western U.S., it will adapt well to East Coast gardens 7b and further north. It is easy to grow and highly resistant to disease and drought when established. Sure to be a standout in the landscape that brings a calm, soothing feeling during the warmer times of year.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 15 to 20 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide at its base, the Weeping Blue Limber Pine is ideal for use as a focal point specimen in landscape borders or to frame the corners in home foundation plantings and other structures. It is a fine addition to native gardens, Asian gardens, Zen gardens, conifer gardens, blue gardens, and wildlife gardens.
Suggested Spacing:Â Â 15 or more feet apart for space between trees
Growing Preferences
The Weeping Blue Limber Pine is easy to grow in most soils that are moist but well-drained. It has good drought tolerance when established. It prefers full sun but will tolerate some light afternoon shade. Constantly soggy soil can cause problems with the roots.Â
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