Pinus parviflora 'Blue Angel' (Blauer Engel) - 20-25 CM C2.5

Description
The Japanese white pine 'Blauer Engel' (Pinus parviflora) is a shrub that grows compactly and usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and a width of around 1.5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, calcareous, slightly acidic soil in a sunny position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus pentaphylla.

leaves
The Japanese white pine 'Blauer Engel' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese white pine 'Blauer Engel' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese white pine 'Blauer Engel' is a compact growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Fruit
Cones.

Use
Container, solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, balcony/patio