About
A narrow, upright, slow-growing conifer with compacted dark green needles that grow in pairs. Large white buds appear through the winter months. Tolerates high winds and cold weather.
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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well drained soil. Good for coastal situations
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containersin a cold frame in spring
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