Overview
Pinus pumila 'Draijer's Dwarf' is a columnar upright conifers in the genus Pinus, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pinus pumila 'Draijer's Dwarf' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include coastal, wildlife gardens, low maintenance and hedging and screens.
About
Pinus pumila 'Draijer's Dwarf' is a cultivar of the genus Pinus, which includes both shrubs and large evergreen trees with needle-like leaves in clusters. This dwarf Siberian pine has a columnar upright habit and evergreen foliage, making it suitable for year-round interest. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well-suited for coastal and wildlife gardens, as well as for low maintenance hedging and screening.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pinus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Pinus pumila 'Draijer's Dwarf' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pinus pumila 'Draijer's Dwarf'
- Propagation
- Seed, Grafting
- Pest resistance
- Adelgids, Conifer aphid, Sawfly larvae, Pine shoot moth
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Needle cast diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pinus pumila 'Draijer's Dwarf'?
Pinus pumila 'Draijer's Dwarf' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Pinus pumila 'Draijer's Dwarf' need?
Pinus pumila 'Draijer's Dwarf' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pinus pumila 'Draijer's Dwarf' hardy in the UK?
Pinus pumila 'Draijer's Dwarf' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Pinus pumila 'Draijer's Dwarf'?
Seed, Grafting.
More in the Pinus genus
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- Pinus bhutanicaEast Bhutan pine
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- Pinus cembroidespinyon pine
