Cembratall 'Glauca' 30-35 cm (Swiss pine)
595 SEK
Unit price perCembra pine of the 'Glauca' variety
The cembra pine is a so-called monoecious tree, it has both male and female flowers on the same individual. However, it is not self-fertile, so it needs to be pollinated by another individual. Therefore, two individuals are needed for fruit setting.
Common names: Cembra pine, Bread pine
Scientific name: Pinus cembra
Family: Pine family (Pinaceae)
History & use
'Glauca' is a blue-green form of cembra pine that shares all the edible and useful qualities of the species, but with an even more decorative, silvery-blue foliage.
Just like the base form, it produces large cones with edible seeds – so-called pine nuts – which can be eaten raw or roasted. The nuts are rich in fat and protein and have been used as food in the Alps for centuries.
The cembra pine is known to produce cones at a young age and low height. Among these plants of 30–35 cm, some already have cones.
This variety combines usefulness and beauty and is suitable both for self-sufficiency and as a slow-growing solitary tree in the garden.
Cultivation
Plant in sun to partial shade in well-drained, preferably slightly acidic soil. 'Glauca' grows slowly but steadily and eventually develops a beautiful, compact pyramid shape. Very hardy against cold and snow. Suitable for cultivation in large gardens, forest gardens, or as part of naturalistic plantings. For good nut production, planting several trees is recommended.
Characteristics
Longevity: Perennial
Light conditions: Sun to partial shade
Height: 10–20 meters
Hardiness zones: 1–6
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Cembratall 'Glauca' 30-35 cm (Swiss pine)
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Cembra pine of the 'Glauca' variety
The cembra pine is a so-called monoecious tree, it has both male and female flowers on the same individual. However, it is not self-fertile, so it needs to be pollinated by another individual. Therefore, two individuals are needed for fruit setting.
Common names: Cembra pine, Bread pine
Scientific name: Pinus cembra
Family: Pine family (Pinaceae)
History & use
'Glauca' is a blue-green form of cembra pine that shares all the edible and useful qualities of the species, but with an even more decorative, silvery-blue foliage.
Just like the base form, it produces large cones with edible seeds – so-called pine nuts – which can be eaten raw or roasted. The nuts are rich in fat and protein and have been used as food in the Alps for centuries.
The cembra pine is known to produce cones at a young age and low height. Among these plants of 30–35 cm, some already have cones.
This variety combines usefulness and beauty and is suitable both for self-sufficiency and as a slow-growing solitary tree in the garden.
Cultivation
Plant in sun to partial shade in well-drained, preferably slightly acidic soil. 'Glauca' grows slowly but steadily and eventually develops a beautiful, compact pyramid shape. Very hardy against cold and snow. Suitable for cultivation in large gardens, forest gardens, or as part of naturalistic plantings. For good nut production, planting several trees is recommended.
Characteristics
Longevity: Perennial
Light conditions: Sun to partial shade
Height: 10–20 meters
Hardiness zones: 1–6
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