Pinus strobus
'Louie'
Louie White Pine
Family |
Pinaceae |
Genus |
Pinus |
Species |
strobus |
Cultivar |
'Louie' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
5 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Height |
2.5 m |
Spread |
1. 5 m |
General Description |
Considered to be one of the best gold coloured conifers it is quite striking in the winter garden. |
Landscape |
Accent or specimen plant. |
Cultivation |
The plant tends to become loose and open thus pruning is advised. To maintain a compact, tight form, candle the plant each spring by removing 2/3's of the current seasons growth tip (candle). |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon, United Kingdom. The Botanical Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |