Dutchmans Pipe is a tree, a long-term addition to the landscape. Notably, it shrugs off deer. Its summer flowers are a moderate draw for butterflies.
Zones
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pH Range
5.5-7.5
Sun
Part Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Dutchmans Pipe is
Dutchmans Pipe grows as a perennial and reaches around 30 feet at maturity. It blooms brown in summer. It's also deer-resistant.
How to grow Dutchmans Pipe
Dutchmans Pipe does best in part sun — at least 4 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 5.5 to 7.5, on well-drained ground.
USDA Zones
Data not available
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
5.5 - 7.5
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Part Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Mature Height
30 ft
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Frost-Free Days
0+
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Plant it right
Set dutchmans pipe in part sun with well-drained soil. Many fruit trees need a second variety nearby to pollinate — check before you plant just one.
Match the soil
Dutchmans Pipe prefers pH 5.5 to 7.5 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Be patient, then harvest
Prune annually while the tree establishes; fruit trees reward patience with years of harvest. Local Extension guides publish per-cultivar bearing-age tables.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — dutchmans pipe is toxic to dogs and cats (moderate severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Dutchmans Pipe offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Dutchmans Pipe thrives
Whether dutchmans pipe thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Dutchmans Pipe in my zone?
Zone data for dutchmans pipe is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Dutchmans Pipe?
Set dutchmans pipe out in early spring or fall while it's dormant, so the roots establish before the heat of summer. Your local last-frost date — which a Growable Ground report pulls for your exact address — sets the precise window.
How much sun does Dutchmans Pipe need?
Dutchmans Pipe does well in partial sun — around 4 hours of direct sun, and it takes some afternoon shade in stride. That flexibility makes it a good match for a bed the house or a nearby tree shades for part of the day. A Growable Ground report maps how the sun actually falls on your land, hour by hour, so you can set it where the light lines up.
What soil does Dutchmans Pipe need?
Dutchmans Pipe prefers soil pH 5.5 to 7.5, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Dutchmans Pipe attract pollinators?
Yes — dutchmans pipe's flowers are a solid nectar source for butterflies (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Dutchmans Pipe safe for pets?
Dutchmans Pipe is toxic to pets (dogs,cats) with moderate severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency.