Pinus sylvestris 'Platipus' - 30-40 CM C10

Description
The Scots pine 'Platypus' (Pinus sylvestris) is a dwarf shrub that grows in a rounded shape and usually reaches a height of around 30 cm and a width of around 45 cm. Its needle-like leaves are blue-green in colour. This shrub is highly frost-hardy. It prefers a sunny position. The Scots pine 'Platypus' has no particular soil requirements.

Bulletpoints
* Very decorative

Leaves
Very ornamental. The Scots pine 'Platypus' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green.

Bark
Red-brown, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Scots pine 'Platypus' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Scots pine 'Platypus' is a dwarf shrub with a rounded growth habit. It usually reaches a height of 20–30 cm and a width of approx. 30–45 cm. It generally grows 2–7 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant 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
The brown cones of Pinus sylvestris 'Platypus' are small and cone-shaped.

Use
Tub, solitary, bonsai

Root
Pinus sylvestris 'Platypus' is a taproot.