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Pinus cembra 'Westerstede'

Westerstede Swiss stone pine

Westerstede Swiss stone pine, young nursery-grown specimen. Photo © Iseli Nursery, customer plant-resale promotional use; cropped from its plant-page sign, embedded copyright retained and shown without enlargement.

Westerstede is an upright Swiss stone pine with a dense crown and long needles that give it a soft, full appearance. Graceful branching and decorative cones add detail without obscuring its orderly structure. The cultivar offers a substantial, cold-hardy evergreen accent for sunny gardens, with a slower pace than many large landscape pines.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 12 ft, supplier garden size, not ultimate size · Width: 8 ft, supplier garden size
Water: Moderate moisture; parent species prefers moist soil and tolerates some drought once established.
Hardiness: USDA zone 3 minimum

Sizes & prices

#10$299.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Form: Broad upright, dense
Growth rate: 6–10 inches/year (grower estimate)
Use: Compact evergreen specimen or blue-green focal point.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Species is listed as deer resistant, not deer-proof.
Drought: Moderate drought tolerance after establishment; species-level guidance.
Wet soil: Needs drainage; avoid waterlogged roots.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Caterpillar host: Moths
Evidence: Species-level guidance; cultivar habitat value varies.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen; bluish needles
Cones: Species cones take about three years to mature; cultivar cone production varies.

Growing & care

Pruning: Little routine pruning is needed. For a denser outline, shorten soft new candles before they harden in early summer; do not cut back into bare, needleless wood.
Soil: Moist, well-drained loam; the species also tolerates alkaline and comparatively dry soils.
Issues: Protect from damaging winds; poorly suited to prolonged hot, humid conditions.

Sources & photo credits

Iseli Nursery

University of Minnesota Extension

NC State Extension

www.udel.edu

The Morton Arboretum

Photo: Photo © Iseli Nursery; photo region cropped from supplier plant sign, embedded copyright retained, no enlargement. · Iseli customer plant-resale promotional photo grant

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.