Overview
Pinus strobus 'Ground Hugger' is a columnar upright conifers in the genus Pinus, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pinus strobus 'Ground Hugger' 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 strobus 'Ground Hugger' is a cultivar of the Pinus genus, which includes both shrubs and large evergreen trees with needle-like leaves in clusters. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and evergreen foliage, thriving in full sun and well-drained soils that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for exposed or sheltered sites, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and is ideal for coastal and wildlife gardens, as well as low maintenance hedging and screens. It offers year-round interest through all seasons.
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 strobus 'Ground Hugger' 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 strobus 'Ground Hugger'
- 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 strobus 'Ground Hugger'?
Pinus strobus 'Ground Hugger' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Pinus strobus 'Ground Hugger' need?
Pinus strobus 'Ground Hugger' 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 strobus 'Ground Hugger' hardy in the UK?
Pinus strobus 'Ground Hugger' 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 strobus 'Ground Hugger'?
Seed, Grafting.
More in the Pinus genus
- Pinus albicauliswhite-bark pine
- Pinus aristata 'Doc'
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- Pinus banksiana 'Chippewa'
- Pinus bhutanicaEast Bhutan pine
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- Pinus cembroidespinyon pine
