Blue Dwarf Japanese Stone Pine
Pinus pumila 'Blue Dwarf'
Planted 2021
This slow growing dwarf pine gets no taller than 3 feet and adapts to various soil types. It has blue-green needles and does best in well drained soils in a location protected from winter winds and the summer afternoon heat.
Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
---|---|---|---|---|
2-3 ft. | 4-7 ft. | 4-7 | Slow | Medium |
Leaf
Needles, 5/package, blue-green, 3” long.
Fruit
Purple when immature, reddish-brown when mature, 1-2” long.
Flower
Cones.
Advantages
Adapts to many different soil types but does best in well-drained soils.
Disadvantages
Susceptible to tip blight, rusts, and rots, prefer cooler summer climates.