Pinus Strobus ‘Mini Twists’ 3 Gal

Eastern White Pine 'Mini Twists'

Pinus strobus ‘Mini Twists’

Absolutely delightful! RARE. Unusual texture in a small space. Short, soft, blue-green twisted and curvy evergreen needles. Globose shape when young, turning broadly pyramidal with age. Slow growing. WNC Native. Wonderful accent plant, or along borders.

Ideal for: Moon Gardens, Native Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Winter Gardens, and more.

⭐Recommended to Plant: Pinus strobus is on the City of Asheville Recommended Species List (Update 2022).

🐦Help Birds: According to the Audubon Society, these plants will attract and feed Cardinals, Chickadees, Jays, Finches, Mockingbirds, Nuthatches, Blackbirds, New World Sparrows, Thrushes, Vireos, Waxwings, Wood Warblers, Wrens, and more to the garden.

🦋Help butterflies and moths: In NC, these plants are the host plants for at least 200+ species of moths and the Eastern Pine Elfin butterfly.

🦌Deer resistant: Once established, these plants can handle what deer and rabbits have to dish out.

3-6’T x 3-4’W.

Zone 3, cold hardy down to -40F.

💚Plant Nerd: Ever resourceful, multiple Native American tribes have made good use of these trees. Notably, they would use the tar as a waterproofing agent for their baskets and boats. The Ojibwe are reported to have also used the tar medicinally.