Uncle Fogy Weeping Jack Pine
Pinus banksiana 'Uncle Fogy'
Planted 2011
This Jack Pine is a weeping variety, or rather a creeping ground cover that has been grafted onto a 6-foot-tall standard Jack pine. It features short needles on cascading branches. This tree prefers cool climates with full sun and grows in most soil conditions were there is good drainage.
Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
---|---|---|---|---|
8-10 ft. | Varies | 4-8 | Slow | Moderate |
Leaf
Short, olive green
needles that grow in
pairs.
Fruit
Cones.
Flower
Not showy.
Advantages
Tolerates a range of
soils, even very poor
and dry soils.
Disadvantages
Intolerant of shade.