About
A slow-growing, dense, compact evergreen coniferous shrub with dark green needles which turn to yellow-green in the autumn, and dark brown cones.
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, Trees, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Coastal, Rock garden
Native toEurope
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil. Looks good in a large rock garden
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids, aphids, sawflies/sawfly and pine shoot moth
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases