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What is this tree? #490217

Asked October 14, 2018, 10:50 AM EDT

What kind of pine tree is this? We would like to plant a pine tree like this, very narrow and tall, but do not know the name of this to get it.

Goodhue County Minnesota

Expert Response

If you are looking for a tall, narrow evergreen, consider DeGroots Arborvitae. It grows very tall but can be only 2-4 feet wide. It is available locally. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=f930          Also the Columnar Norway Spruce fits the description but it may be hard to find.  https://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/3252/columnar-norway-spruce/
Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied October 14, 2018, 1:52 PM EDT
One of these pix is orientated correctly. 

Thanks for the ideas of trees but neither look like the tree in this picture to me. The tree in the picture is the one I've been trying to identify for a long time so we can plant one. Any other thoughts on it?
The Question Asker Replied October 14, 2018, 2:03 PM EDT
You need to get a closer picture so we can see if it is a spruce or some form of pine.  From here it looks like a spruce.
Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied October 14, 2018, 7:56 PM EDT
OK. But this was in a town a ways away. However there is one near by me that I can get a picture of. It might not be for a week or 2 tho.
The Question Asker Replied October 14, 2018, 8:05 PM EDT
Here's the tree nearby our house that I think is the same as that other one. Even if it isn't the same, we're interested in it as well. Good luck. Thanks!
The Question Asker Replied October 15, 2018, 10:02 PM EDT
The tree is probably a Norway Spruce (a variety of pine). You do need to remember that young trees look different than the older, mature trees.  It could be Cupressina. Here is information on that tree: http://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/norway-spruce#destination
Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied October 16, 2018, 12:19 PM EDT
I think you got it. This is what I found and am looking for in width;  Cupressina Norway Spruce will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet.

THANKS!
The Question Asker Replied October 16, 2018, 12:49 PM EDT

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