Conifer Database - Green Twist

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Pinus strobus ‘Green Twist’

Pinus strobus 'Green Twist' is a dwarf, globose selection of eastern white pine with tight branching and fluffy, twisted needles. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 20 inches (50 cm) tall and wide, an annual growth rate of around 2 inches (5 cm).

This cultivar originated as a witch's broom found in 1997 on a specimen of Pinus strobus 'Contorta' in Bickelhaupt Arboretum, Clinton Iowa. Bickelhaupt Arboretum Horticulturist, Dave Horst is credited with the find. Of all of the dwarf 'Torulosa' - type pines, 'Green Twist' is one of the smallest, readily available selections.




Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Medium Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Globe or Globose
GROWTH SIZE:Dwarf: 1 to 6 inches (2.5 – 15 cm) per year / 1 to 5 feet (0.3 – 1.5 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Witch's Broom


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