Pinus strobus Green Twist

Common Name: Green Twist Eastern White Pine

Description: The Green Twist Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Green Twist') is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer prized for its unique, twisted blue-green needles that provide a delightful texture to any garden. This dwarf variety forms a dense, mounded habit, making it an excellent choice for small gardens, rockeries, or container planting. In Melbourne's climate, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, acidic soils. Over a decade, it typically reaches a height of approximately 1.5 metres and a width of about 0.9 metres. Its compact size and distinctive foliage make it a standout specimen in any landscape.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 1.5 metres
• Width: Approximately 0.9 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Not applicable

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Perennial
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Juniperus species (Junipers)
• Berberis thunbergii (Japanese Barberry)
• Lavandula species (Lavender)
• Salvia species (Sage)