Pine, (White) Angel Falls Weeping Pinus strobus 'Angel Falls' Height: 15 feet Spread: 8 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 3a Other Names: Eastern White Pine Description: This is a refined version of the popular weeping white pine; extraordinary long narrow blue-green needles, a strong weeping habit, and a profusion of buds and branches make this one a superior pick as a garden accent Ornamental Features Pine, (White) Angel Falls Weeping is primarily valued in the landscape for its highly ornamental weeping form. It has attractive bluish-green evergreen foliage. The needles are highly ornamental and remain bluish-green throughout the winter. Landscape Attributes Pine, (White) Angel Falls Weeping is a multi-stemmed evergreen tree with a rounded form and gracefully weeping branches. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; Pine, (White) Angel Falls Weeping is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Pine, (White) Angel Falls Weeping will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. This plant should be periodically fertilized throughout the active growing season with a specially-formulated acidic fertilizer. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selection of a native North American species. Clean up Rating (1-5) 1=least effort 5=most effort Clean Up Rate (3): Cones are oval shaped 4 to 8 inches long. They are green turning brown and found in groups of 2 to 4. Cones mature in 2 years. Cone clean up is raking or pick up and bag. Needles can be cleaned up by blowing or raking onto the lawn and mow or bag. Our desert climate especially in late winter to early spring evergreens can suffer during next growing season. An easy way to remember check for dryness is on the holidays Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, Valentines Day & Easter. During the growing season is maintain regular deep watering.
