About
A compact, mound-forming conifer with dark green needles. Green-brown cones appear in late summer-autumn. Makes a great addition to rock gardens.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers
HabitTufted, Bushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well drained soil in full sun.
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphids, pine shoot moth and pine sawflies
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases