Pinus cembra 'Glauca'

Also Known As

Compact Blue Swiss Stone Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 12'-20'
W: 8'-15'

planting zones

1-8b

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Pinus cembra 'Glauca' plant details

Pinus cembra 'Glauca' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus cembra 'Glauca'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus cembra 'Glauca'

USDA Zones: 1 - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a very slow grower that takes nine years in our nursery to reach 4'. It is an excellent formal pyramidal tree with blue-green needles that is perfect for situations where a larger plant is not appropriate. Growth Rate 3-6"

By: Garden World

Pinus cembra 'Glauca' - A very rare cultivar with silvery-white needles. It is a slow-growing tree that matures over time to 12-20' tall.

By: Kigi Nursery

A glaucous form of the Swiss Stone Pine that dates back to 1966, although there may well be more than one clone in cultivation under this name, Krussman says the original glauca is no longer in cultivation.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A dense narrow conical form with blue-green-silver foliage. We received this plant as 'Glauca' but believe it is what the industry sells as 'Glauca Compacta.' Given the dense habit and compact form, we have changed the name to 'Glauca Compacta.'