Conifer Database - Merrimack

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Pinus strobus ‘Merrimack’

A very dende little slow growing globe. Although it is rated for zone 3 my experience is that almost all strobus burns in the winter and this plant is no exception. If it is protedted from direct sun during Feb.-March it does quite well in my zone 3a. It is a good contrasting green color against all other green confers. From mid summer through fall and winter the plant turns from green to lime green to green-gold. It gives outstanding contrast and color and does not outgrow its space. It is reported that it is a compact form that comparitivly falls between Horsford and nana in growth rate. All authorities rate it as a 'choice' plant.




Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Seasonal Variation
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:(unknown)


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