About
A slow-growing, dwarf evergreen conifer with irregularly-shaped branches of tough green needles which turn to golden yellow during the cooler months of the year.
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
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden
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