Pinus parviflora 'Negishi' - 100-125 CM C40

Description
The Japanese white pine 'Negishi' (Pinus parviflora) is a large shrub that grows compactly in a conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and a width of around 5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-grey 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.

Bulletpoints
* Resistant to urban climates

leaves
The Japanese white pine 'Negishi' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-grey.

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

Spread
Japan.

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

Growth
Japanese white pine 'Negishi' is a conical and compact large shrub with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

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
Light brown, elongated cones.

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

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