About
This dense broadly conical dwarf conifer, with long blue green needles. Tapered green cones turn brown in the autumn.
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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Coastal
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well drained soil, in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphids, pine shoot moth and pine sawflies
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases