Pinus contorta Chief Joseph (Shore Pine)
Noted for its stunning winter foliage, Pinus contorta ‘Chief Joseph’ (Shore Pine) is a dwarf evergreen conifer of irregular, upright habit. Light yellow-green in spring and summer, its needles turn brilliant gold in the fall and winter months as temperatures drop – when most color fades from the garden. Slow-growing, 6-8 in. per year (15-20 cm), it is a terrific accent specimen adding brightness to the dull winter landscape.
Noted for its stunning winter foliage, Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph' (Shore Pine) is a dwarf evergreen conifer of irregular, upright habit. Light yellow-green in spring and summer, its needles turn brilliant gold in the fall and winter months as temperatures drop – when most color fades from the garden. Slow-growing, 6-8 in. per year (15-20 cm), it is a terrific accent specimen adding brightness to the dull winter landscape.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 6-20 ft. tall (180-600 cm) and 4-6 ft. wide (120-180 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in acid or neutral, well-drained soils.
- No pruning is required.
- Keep an eye out for adelgids, aphids, sawflies, pine shoot moth, and pine needle cast.
- Propagate by grafting.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinus – Pines |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 6' – 20' (180cm – 6m) |
| Spread | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
| Spacing | 60″ – 72″ (150cm – 180cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |