About
Pinus sylvestris 'Beauvronensis' is a compact, very slow-growing, dome-shaped selection of Scots pine producing the characteristic twisted, blue-grey, paired needles of the species in a dense, rounded bush to around 1 m tall. An outstanding compact pine for a rock garden, trough or smaller, well-drained, sunny garden.
About the genus
Pinus, the pines, are evergreen coniferous trees or shrubs � some with attractive bark � developing an irregular crown with age and bearing long, needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5. Conspicuous cones may fall or persist on the tree for years. Among the most widely grown of all ornamental conifers.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full heightMore than 50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Coastal
Native toHimalaya
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in full sun in a position sheltered from strong winds. See Trees: buying and planting specimens
PruningNo pruning required. Remove competing leaders if necessary
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in late winter. Retain in pots for two years
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