About
This dwarf, slow-growing conifer with a broadly conical outline. Needles 4-5cm long are borne in pairs, green in summer and autumn turning brilliant yellow in winter and spring.
About the genus
Pinus can be shrubs or large, evergreen trees, some species with attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeConifers
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in very well drained, acid or neutral soil. See conifer cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphids, pine sawflies and pine shoot moth
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases