About
A slow-growing, roughly pyramidal conifer, ultimately reaching about 6m, with stiff, silvery blue-green needles, red-brown peeling bark and fresh green cones, ageing to brown.
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 hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in full sun
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