Pinus parviflora 'Glauca' - 40-50 CM C7.5

Description
The Japanese white pine 'Glauca' (Pinus parviflora) is a small tree that grows upright, spreading, bizarre and usually reaches a height of about 10 metres and a width of about 7 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are silver-blue 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 'Glauca'.

Bulletpoints
* Olive green shoots * resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over

Leaves
The Japanese white pine 'Glauca' is evergreen. Its needles are silver-blue.

Bark
Dark grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Germany.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese white pine 'Glauca' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, spreading, bizarre.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Fruit
Brown, oval cones. Very long-lasting.

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

Shoots
The shoots of Pinus parviflora 'Glauca' are olive green.

Root
Pinus parviflora 'Glauca' is a deep-rooting plant.