About
This compact, slow-growing conifer up to 70cm tall after ten years of growth before eventually reaching up to 4m in height if left unpruned. Young plants are rounded in shape before becoming more conical with age and have silvery, blue-green needles arranged in groups of five.
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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a well-drained soil in full sun
PruningGenerally no pruning required; however, to maintain the rounded, compact form, remove the central leader as it begins to develop
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids, aphids, pine sawfly and pine shoot moth
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases