About
A dense, rounded, dwarf, evergreen conifer with short, blue-green needles in clusters of five. Shows tolerance to salt-laden air, ideal for coastal planting. cylindrical green female cones appear in late Summer-Autumn, ripening to brown. Once established.
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 typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Coastal
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, pine shoot moth, sawflies, adelgids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases