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Pinus sylvestris ‘Plainfield’

Pinus sylvestris 'Plainfield' is a slow-growing, globose form of Scots pine with uniform branching and medium green foliage of typical length and consistency for the species. After 10 years of growth a mature specimen will stand approximately 3 feet (1 m) tall and wide, an annual growth rate of 3 to 4 inches (7.5 - 10 cm).

This cultivar originated as a witch's broom found in 1992 by Randy Dykstra, Fulton, Illinois, USA.

Pinus sylvestris



Pinus sylvestris

Pinus sylvestris

Pinus sylvestris

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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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