Prairie Statesman® Swiss Stone Pine Pinus cembra ‘Herman’
RFM-36
Elegant, stately specimen tree
Description
Once this pine species, native to the Alps, becomes better known to the public, it will become a popular landscape tree. This cultivar is a very elegant, stately tree. Its lateral branches curve markedly upward and slightly inward, resulting in a narrowly-erect, strikingly-dense growth habit. Color of needles year-round is a rich emerald-green, with silvery-blue overtones. This singularly outstanding specimen tree for northern latitudes is being propagated by several nurseries for availability in the future. This tree will reach a semi-mature height of 25 to 30 feet in 25 to 30 years. It is hardy in USDA Zone 2b-3.
Potential Uses or Applications
Nursery stock, elegant landscape specimen tree for residential or park like landscapes
Development Stage
Plant material can be obtained from NDSU Plant Sciences Department or designated nursery subject to availability.
Patent Status
U.S. Trademark registered – Prairie Statesman®
Licensing Status
This cultivar is available for non-exclusive licensing.