Conifer Database - Bennett Contorted

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Pinus strobus ‘Bennett Contorted’

Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus 'Bennett Contorted' is a fast-growing, weeping selection of Eastern White pine with contorted branches and typical green foliage for the species. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 10 feet (3 m) tall and 6 feet (2 m) wide, an annual growth rate of around 12 inches (30 cm).

This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in the mid 1960s by William Bennett, Christiansburg, Virginia.




Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Medium Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Upright Weeping
GROWTH SIZE:Large: greater than 12 inches (30 cm) per year / greater than 12 feet (4 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Seedling Selection


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