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

Gardening facts about Pinus parviflora 'Cleary' plant

How to Grow Pinus parviflora 'Cleary'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Fruit

    • red
    • brown
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
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