Pinus strobus 'Blue Clovers' / Blue Clovers white pine

Pinus strobus 'Blue Clovers' is an upright, tree form of eastern white pine with open branching and amazingly blue, fluffy needles, with a slight twist, held in species-typical fascicles of five. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 20 feet (7 m) tall or more with a 15-foot (5 m) spread, an annual growth rate of 2 feet (60 cm) or more.

This cultivar originated as a seedling selected around 2005 by Jason Hupp at Western Evergreen Nursery, Silverton, Oregon. Jason named the plant in honor of his daughter Chloe, whose nickname is Clovers.

Pinus strobus 'Blue Clovers' — a young specimen at the ACS Reference Garden at Oregon Garden, Silverton.
Photo by David Olszyk
Pinus strobus 'Blue Clovers' — a closeup of foliage detail.

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