Pinus × holfordiana
Holford pine
A very fast-growing hybrid pine, capable of reaching a height of 27m (90ft) high when mature. A loosely oval to cone-shaped canopy sits above a straight, tapering trunk with bright orange-brown bark. The evergreen needles are blue-green and long, resembling those of Pinus wallichiana, one of its parents. The banana-shaped brown cones are borne in clusters, resinous and extremely sticky.
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | Brown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green | Brown | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green | Brown | ||
| Winter | Blue Green | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Spreading branched
- Genus
Pinus can be shrubs or large, evergreen trees, some species with attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well drained, preferably neutral to acidic soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings, by hardwood cuttings, or by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
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