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Hillside Creeper Scotch Pine

Scientific name: Pinus sylvestris "Hillside Creeper"
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:2 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:8 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description A strong-growing, prostrate ground covering pine creating a beautiful spreading and undulating look.

  Morphology:
This Scotch pine cultivar is a fast-growing (12"+ per year), dense, spreading, needled evergreen. Over the first 8-10 years, it typically grows 2' tall but spreads to 8' wide. Older plants will grow more slowly. Needles are in bundles of 2, and have a twisted shape. During the winter the needles are light green in color.

  Adaptation:
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil. It would be a good choice for the xeriscaped landscape. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments.

  Pests:
None reported.
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