About
Nana' is a slow growing conifer forming a dense, dome-shaped shrub, to 3m tall and wide, with long, soft-textured, blue-green, drooping leaves in bundles of five.
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, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full heightMore than 50 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in a well-drained soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning generally 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