Pinus parviflora 'Cleary'

Also Known As

Cleary Japanese White Pine

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Pinus parviflora 'Cleary' plant details

Pinus parviflora 'Cleary' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. and brown and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus parviflora 'Cleary'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: compact, pyramidal, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus parviflora 'Cleary'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This superior selection of Japanese white pine combines dazzling silver-blue foliage with a compact, narrowly pyramidal form. In spring, the new green candles are accented with a heavy production of creamy-peach color male pollen cones.

By: Conifer Kingdom

A slow-growing Japanese White Pine with dazzling silver-blue foliage. Makes a wonderful specimen tree in the landscape.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Pinus parviflora 'Cleary' - Japanese White Pine. Compact, slow growing evergreen conifer with nice silver and blue foliage. Rare tree but one of the best of all conifers. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 6' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5. Does best in full sun with soil that has good drainage.

By: Kigi Nursery

A good slow growing form with silvery blue foliage.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Japanese White Pine. This is a fantastic selection of a peerless species. Blue-green foliage coupled with a slow growth rate makes this an ideal Pine for the urban garden. Don't expect to screen out your annoying neighbors with this as it grows slowly - about 4' in 7 years.