About

A medium-sized evergreen pine, forming an attractive, symmetrical, conical canopy to 6m (20ft) high and up to 3m (10ft) wide at the base. Twisted soft needles to 9cm (3½in) long are produced radially along the stems, emerging in bundles of five. These are silvery-blue beneath and dark-green on their upper surfaces and the twisting of the needles, provides an interesting two-tone effect. An useful subject as an architectural focus for a smaller city garden, or for a border where space is limited.

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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7

Plant details

Plant typeTrees, Conifers
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden

Care notes

CultivationGrow in well-drained, preferably neutral to acidic soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings, by hardwood cuttings, or by grafting
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
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