Pinus banksiana ‘Sparky'

Common name
Canadian Jack Pine

Family
Pinaceae

Genus
Pinus is the largest group of conifers in the world, one hundred and thirteen species all evergreen trees or shrubs. It is almost an entirely northern hemisphere genus. There is no fossil record in the southern hemisphere and only one species just crosses the equator in northern Sumatra. Pinus species have attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of two, three or five; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years.

Details
Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery Pinus Banksiana ‘Sparky’ is a medium-sized conifer with a slender conical habit. The yellowish-green, needle-like leaves grow in twisted pairs 2-4cm long.

Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Yellow - green needles.
Pot Size: 10 litre.
Ultimate Height: 8m.
Ultimate Spread: 5m.
Growth Rate: 20 - 50 years.
Special Attributes: Yellowish-brown cones that are curved at the tips and 3-6cm long, are usually borne in pairs and point forwards along the shoot.