Twisty Swiss Stone Pine
Pinus thunbergii 'Twisty'
PY-nus thun-BER-jee-eye TWISS-tee
Trees: Evergreen Tree
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Habit
Irregular
Height
20–40 ft
Spread
10–20 ft
Form
Cone
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Rock Garden
Optimal Growing Conditions
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Post-Bloom
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division