Pinus wallichiana 'Nana' - 25-30 CM C7.5

Description
The Bhutan pine 'Nana' (Pinus wallichiana) is a large tree that grows bushy and broad and usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and a width of around 1.5 metres. Its leaves are grey-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny, sheltered position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus griffithii, Pinus excelsa.

leaves
The Bhutan pine 'Nana' is evergreen. Its needles are grey-green.

Bark
Bark peeling off in irregular plates.

Spread
Himalaya.

Frost hardiness
The Bhutan pine 'Nana' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bhutan pine 'Nana' is a bushy and broad-growing large tree with a translucent, loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

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).

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Fruit
The cones of Pinus wallichiana 'Nana' are very large.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Pinus wallichiana 'Nana' is a shallow-rooting plant.