About

This dwarf, slow-growing, evergreen conifer, which produces a compact, irregular dome-shaped bush, reaching about 90cm (3ft) high and 1.5m (5ft) across after ten years. It withstands exposed, coastal positions extremely well and its relatively small size, means it is an excellent choice for a small, city or courtyard garden, where an architectural, or evergreen focal point is needed. It can produce oval-shaped, brown cones, that taper to a point at the tips and are up to 7.5cm (3in) long. They are stiff to the touch and are dark grey-green in colour. The short needles are produced in bunches of two at the tips of the stems and are around 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long. It has an open, branching habit.

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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7

Plant details

Plant typeShrubs, Conifers
HabitBushy, Spreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Rock garden

Care notes

CultivationGrow in well-drained, preferably neutral to acidic soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
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