Pinus banksiana 'Schoodic'

Common name
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 ‘Schoodic’ (pronounced skoo dik’) is an exceptional, dense, ground-hugging native selection of Jack Pine. Use the spreading, low-growing plant with short, emerald green needles to drape down a bank or sprawl over another challenging site.

Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Blue - green needles.
Pot Size: 10 litre.
Special Attributes: Typical of the species ‘Schoodic’ it is extremely hardy and adaptable and tolerates heat, cold, and dry, sandy or poor soils.