Pine, (Japanese White) Bergman Pinus parviflora 'Bergmani' Height: 12 feet Spread: 8 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 4b Description: A stately conical evergreen that in later years will develop a picturesque form, becoming flat topped with broad upper branches; a showy, attractive tree with blue-green foliage and plenty of cones; salt tolerant and good for costal applications Ornamental Features Pine, (Japanese White) Bergman is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its ornamental globe-shaped form. It has attractive bluish-green evergreen foliage. The twisted needles are highly ornamental and remain bluish-green throughout the winter. Landscape Attributes Pine, (Japanese White) Bergman is a dense evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance tree. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. It has no significant negative characteristics. Pine, (Japanese White) Bergman is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Pine, (Japanese White) Bergman will grow to be about 12 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 120 years or more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations! This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average conditions that are neither too wet nor too dry, and is very intolerant of 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 or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. Clean up Rating (1-5) 1=least effort 5=most effort Clean Up Rating (3): Cones are oval shaped 2 to 4 inches long. They are reddish brown and found in groups of 2 to 4 and stay on the tree 6 to 7 years. Clean up for cones is raking and bagging them. Inner needles can be blown or raked 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.
