Pinus strobus 'Louie' (Louie White Pine)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Pinus |
| Species | strobus |
| Cultivar | 'Louie' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Originally found growing as a seedling in Hyde Park, Vermont in the early 1990s by Greg Williams of Wolcott, Vermont, United States of America. It was introduced to the nursery trade by Kate Brook Nursery in 1993. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 2.5 m |
| Spread | 1. 5 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Considered to be one of the best gold coloured conifers it is quite striking in the winter garden. |
| Landscape | Accent or specimen plant. |
| Cultivation | The plant tends to become loose and open thus pruning is advised. To maintain a compact, tight form, candle the plant each spring by removing 2/3's of the current seasons growth tip (candle). |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon, United Kingdom. The Botanical Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |