Overview
Pinus sylvestris 'Saint George' is a columnar upright conifers in the genus Pinus, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pinus sylvestris 'Saint George' 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 'Saint George' is a cultivar of the Pinus genus, which includes both shrubs and large evergreen trees with needle-like leaves in clusters and prominent cones. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and evergreen foliage, making it suitable for full sun and a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for well-drained, preferably acidic soil. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and can be used effectively in coastal and wildlife gardens, as well as for low maintenance hedging and screening. 'Saint George' thrives in both exposed and sheltered aspects throughout all seasons.
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 'Saint George' 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 'Saint George'
- 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 'Saint George'?
Pinus sylvestris 'Saint George' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Pinus sylvestris 'Saint George' need?
Pinus sylvestris 'Saint George' 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 'Saint George' hardy in the UK?
Pinus sylvestris 'Saint George' 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 'Saint George'?
Seed, Grafting.
More in the Pinus genus
- Pinus albicauliswhite-bark pine
- Pinus aristata 'Doc'
- Pinus attenuataknobcone pine
- Pinus ayacahuiteMexican white pine
- Pinus banksiana 'Chippewa'
- Pinus bhutanicaEast Bhutan pine
- Pinus californiarumCalifornia single-leaf pinyon
- Pinus cembroidespinyon pine
