About
A hardy, evergreen, dwarf mound-forming pine with silver-green needles appearing in the spring which turn a darker green as the season goes on. An ideal variety for pots and containers or rockeries.
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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Rock garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by grafting in late winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids, aphids, sawfly larvae and pine shoot moth
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases