code: 5056
Medium sized cones adorn this compact upright. The soft, long needles are a silvery-blue color. The tree will form an upright pyramid, reaching a height of approximately 8´-10´ in 10 years.´Morris Blue´ with its long, soft needles and cones, provides contrast in texture and color. Its form and color will be a source of pride and comfort, even in the dreariest winter weather.
Hardy to -30°F
Maximum Elevation: 6,000 ft.
Landscape Attributes
Morris Blue Korean Pine is a dense evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a distinctive and
refined pyramidal form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This is a relatively low maintenance tree. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Morris Blue Korean Pine is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Morris Blue Korean Pine will grow to be about 12 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 120 years or more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations!
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Information:
Mature Size (generic) : TREE (10-20′ Tall) • Narrow or Columnar
USDA Hardiness Zone : 4, 5, 6, 7
Water Needs : Moderate
Light Needs : Full Sun
Growth Rate : Slow
Mature Height : 15-20 ft. (Grows 4-6 inches per year)
Mature Width : 6-10 ft.
Name : ‘Morris Blue’ Korean Pine