Prairie Statesman Swiss Stone Pine
​Pinus cembra Prairie Statesman ('Herman')

Foliage: Bluish-green
Fall Foliage:  Bluish-green
Fruit: --
​Habit/Form: Narrow Upright
​Uses​: Specimen 

Zone Hardiness: 3
Plant Height: 12 - 15 ft
Plant Width: 6 - 8 ft
Light: Sun
Growth Rate: Slow to Medium

Super hardy with a super form, 'Prairie Stateman' will make an elegant statement under some of the harshest conditions. Soft, emerald green foliage with a hint of silvery-blue adorns this perfectly symmetrical tree. Its columnar habit provides a narrow footprint making it suitable for the home garden a swell as large landscapes. Drought tolerant and extremely cold hardy, it is an excellent selection. Deer browsing can be an issue with this species. Grows 6-12 inches a year.