= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
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Pinus banksiana 'Broom'
low
NA
NA
4 to 6 ft.
4 to 6 ft.
No
Canada and northeast United States
sun
USDA zones 2-7
not specified
Broom Jack pine is a small, irregularly-shaped evergreen tree. It has medium-length green needles and irregular, curving branches, making it a good focal point, accent plant or specimen tree for a small area.
Grown from a witch's broom selected from Jack pine, this cultivar is only grown by Iseli Nursery. It may take a little searching to locate one available for sale.
There is one Broom Jack Pine growing at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It is a beautiful, small specimen tree that has grown well in a low water area. May be difficult to find for sale in plant nurseries, but is worth the search.
Selective pruning may be needed to shape the tree over time.
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