Dwarf Blue Scotch Pine

Pinus sylvestris "Glauca Nana'

Planted 2021

This small variety of the Scotch Pine grows to 10’x10’ and can be globular to conical. It does well in many soils, is a slow grower, and has blue-green needles that are twisted.

Dwarf Blue Scotch Pine
   
Needles on Dwarf Blue Scotch Pine
       
Close up of bark on Dwarf Blue Scotch Pine
       
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
10 ft. 8 ft. 3-7 Slow Medium

Leaf

Needles, blue-green, stiff, sharp, 2 needles per package (reddish green).

Fruit

Gray to light brown cones.

Flower

Cones.

Advantages

Adapts to many different soil types, tolerates urban conditions.

Disadvantages

Does not tolerate wet soils.