Pinus montezumae Sheffield Park 60L

This once in a lifetime specimen has now become available.

Grafted here at Lime Cross Nursery, by founder Jon Tate (circa 2003), it stands just over 2m tall (from the top of the pot) and 2.2 wide.

It is truly magnificent and once formed part of our show garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.  

We can deliver this plant throughout the UK only. 

1st three pictures are the 60L pine for sale. Other pictures show the pine in propagation, planted here at Lime Cross and at Sheffield Park.  

Please email hello@limecross.co.uk for more photos and information.

Common name
Mexican 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 this awe-inspiring specimen is our flagship pine, it was saved from extinction by founder of Lime Cross Nursery Jonathan Tate. It is hardy despite being a variation of a Mexican pine and will grow about 10-15 cm a year. It produces magnificent cones in the spring and provides all year round greenness. The needles form glorious plumes, making in a truly remarkable specimen. It was recently awarded a merit at Les JournŽes des Plantes de Courson, one of the most prestigious plant shows in the world.

Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Green needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre and 10 Litre.
Special Attributes: It will grow well in all soil types but needs good drainage and some moisture.