Overview
Pinus sylvestris 'Edwin Hillier' is a columnar upright conifers in the genus Pinus, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pinus sylvestris 'Edwin Hillier' 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 sylvestris 'Edwin Hillier' is a cultivar of the silver Scots pine, an evergreen conifer belonging to the Pinaceae family. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit, making it suitable for hedging and screens as well as wildlife gardens. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is drought-tolerant once established and can be grown in both exposed and sheltered locations, maintaining interest throughout all seasons.
About the genus
A pine is any conifer in the genus Pinus of the family Pinaceae. Pinus is the sole genus in the subfamily Pinoideae.
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 sylvestris 'Edwin Hillier' 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 sylvestris 'Edwin Hillier'
- 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 sylvestris 'Edwin Hillier'?
Pinus sylvestris 'Edwin Hillier' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Pinus sylvestris 'Edwin Hillier' need?
Pinus sylvestris 'Edwin Hillier' 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 sylvestris 'Edwin Hillier' hardy in the UK?
Pinus sylvestris 'Edwin Hillier' 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 sylvestris 'Edwin Hillier'?
Seed, Grafting.
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