Pinus parviflora 'Saphir' - LIN. 12-15 CM

Description
The Japanese white pine 'Saphir' (Pinus parviflora) is a woody plant that grows upright and usually reaches a height of around 3 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.

Bulletpoints
* Very decorative

leaves
Very ornamental. The Japanese white pine 'Saphir' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green.

Spread
Japan.

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

Growth
Japanese white pine 'Saphir' is upright in structure.

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