Blue Dwarf Japanese Stone Pine
Pinus pumila 'Blue Dwarf'
Pinus pumila 'Blue Dwarf'
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Foliage: Forest green
Fall Foliage: Forest green Fruit: Red cones Habit/Form: Spreading Uses: Mass Planting, Rock Gardens, General Garden Use |
Zone Hardiness: 3
Plant Height: 3 - 5 ft Plant Width: 6 ft Light: Sun Growth Rate: Slow |
An exceptional compact, spreading pine that trails along the ground yet has an upright branching character; distinctive needles have prominent silver stripes for an overall blue effect from a distance; worthy of much greater use. It features showy red catkins along the branches in late spring. It has attractive forest green foliage with silvery blue stripes which emerges light green in spring. The needles are highly ornamental and remain forest green throughout the winter.
This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Grows 3-6 inches a year.
This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Grows 3-6 inches a year.
