Jack Pine

Pinus banksiana 'Schoodic' Pinaceae

Other names

Gray Pine, Scrub Pine

Growth habit

Dwarf Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Mullestein Winter Garden

Source of plant

Iseli Nursery

Description

Native from the upper midwestern U.S. to the Arctic, Pinus banksiana, or Jack pine, is known for its cold hardiness and adaptability to poor soils. `Schoodic' is an exceptional mat forming, ground hugging selection, dense and low growing with short emerald green needles.

USDA Hardiness Zone

2

Special characteristics

dwarf conifer, winter interest