Pinus cembra
Arolla pine
Description
A bushy tree to 20m tall, usually narrow in habit, with dark grey-green needles borne in fives, and ovoid cones 6cm long, blue-green when young, later pale brown, and contained large, edible seeds
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantCoastalCottage and informal gardenFlower borders and beds