About
A dwarf, very slow growing pine forming a rounded cushion of long, silvery blue-green needles with an ultimate size of about 45cm x 60cm.
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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeConifers
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Clear out dead needles once a year to reduce the risk of fungal disease
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids, aphids, pine sawfly and pine shoot moth
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases