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The predominate Christmas tree purchased through the Conservation Tree Planting Program is Austrian pine. Yugoslavia (Bosnia or Serbia) is the preferred source due to its resistance to Dothistroma needle blight. We intend to offer only the Yugoslavian source in the Conservation Tree
Planting Program if we can obtain sufficient seed. Austrian pine are drought tolerant and adaptable to a wide variety of sites except poorly drained sites. Pests include spider mites, pine needle scale, Dothistroma needle blight, and Sphaeropsis tip blight. Pine wilt occasionally kills this
species. Southwestern white pine is found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. It is very drought tolerant and is adaptable to a wide range of sites except poorly drained sites. Opinions vary as to how it shapes when pruned. There are few pests associated with this species. At this time, it is unknown what effects pine wilt will have on this species. Eastern white pine often bring premium prices due to the soft, delicate foliage. However, they have a tendency to winter burn, have limber branches which may not support heavy ornaments, have a lower survival rate than Austrian Pine, and they prefer moist, well drained soils. Despite these limitations, many growers still use Eastern white pine in their plantings. Pine wilt occasionally kills this species. Ponderosa pine is not considered a good Christmas tree and is rarely used. |
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