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Find Out MoreCommon name
Austrian Pine ‘Komet’
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. Dark green, medium length needles adorn strictly upward growing branches that seem to be reaching into the sky like a rocket shooting up into the atmosphere. In spring, tan candles emerge adding weeks of interest.
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.
Ultimate Height: 11m.
Ultimate Spread: 5m.
Growth Rate: 20 - 50 years.
Special Attributes: ’Komet’ will be a stunning feature in any garden. Provide full sun and well-drained soil.