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Good choice for quick shade near coast especially where fog is present and consistent

this cultivar is smaller and more compact with a shorter bloom during spring and not as hardy in heat and drought conditions

It's leaves turn purple as they age and it produces 5-6 foot tall seed heads

Native Artemisias are fragrant

Plant Characteristics Family Name Pinaceae Species Name Pinus coulteri Common Name Coulter Pine

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