Bed Rock Jack Pine
Bed Rock Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana 'Bed Rock')
Bed Rock Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana 'Bed Rock') is a compact, spreading selection of the rugged native Jack Pine, valued for its irregular, windswept form and adaptability to poor soils. With its horizontal branching, twisted trunk, and short green needles, this cultivar brings a naturalistic, windswept character to rock gardens, dry slopes, and conifer collections.
Distinctive Features
'Bed Rock' is a low-growing, irregular cultivar with strong lateral branching and a contorted, picturesque silhouette. The short, paired needles are a rich green and provide year-round texture. Its rugged, informal appearance makes it look like a windswept pine clinging to a mountainside, making it a favorite for alpine, dryland, or naturalistic designs where structure and movement are desired.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy, rocky, or poor soils
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 6
Ideal Uses
- Rock gardens or dry slopes
- Naturalistic or native plantings
- Low evergreen accent in sandy or gravelly soils
- Alpine or conifer collections
- Ground-level focal point with artistic form
Low Maintenance Care
- No pruning needed; natural form is part of its appeal
- Water deeply during establishment, then infrequently
- Mulch with gravel or coarse bark to retain moisture
- Do not over-fertilize; thrives in lean soils
- Very cold-hardy and tolerant of wind and drought
Why Choose Bed Rock Jack Pine
- Naturalistic, windswept form adds character and movement
- Highly adaptable to poor, dry, or sandy soils
- Compact size ideal for small spaces and rock gardens
- Extremely cold-hardy and low maintenance
- Provides a sculptural evergreen focal point with native charm
Bed Rock Jack Pine offers a rugged, artistic presence in tough environments, making it a standout evergreen focal point for dry gardens, alpine plantings, and landscapes that embrace texture and natural form.
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