Overview
Pinus strobus 'Beal's Starry Night' is a columnar upright conifers in the genus Pinus, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pinus strobus 'Beal's Starry Night' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include coastal, wildlife gardens, low maintenance and hedging and screens.
About
Pinus strobus 'Beal's Starry Night' is a cultivar of the Pinus genus, which includes both shrubs and large evergreen trees with needle-like leaves in clusters. This particular cultivar has a columnar upright habit and evergreen foliage, making it a striking feature throughout the year. It thrives in full sun and is adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is well-drained. Suitable for coastal and wildlife gardens, it is hardy (H7) and low maintenance, tolerating exposed or sheltered conditions and a range of soil pH levels.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pinus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Pinus strobus 'Beal's Starry Night' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pinus strobus 'Beal's Starry Night'
- Propagation
- Seed, Grafting
- Pest resistance
- Adelgids, Conifer aphid, Sawfly larvae, Pine shoot moth
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Needle cast diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pinus strobus 'Beal's Starry Night'?
Pinus strobus 'Beal's Starry Night' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Pinus strobus 'Beal's Starry Night' need?
Pinus strobus 'Beal's Starry Night' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pinus strobus 'Beal's Starry Night' hardy in the UK?
Pinus strobus 'Beal's Starry Night' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Pinus strobus 'Beal's Starry Night'?
Seed, Grafting.
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