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    • Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Cleary' form by Conifer Kingdom

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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.

    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.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Pinus parviflora 'Cleary' plant

    How to Grow Pinus parviflora 'Cleary'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red
      • brown

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph'

    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph' form, landscape by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

    aka Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii Select', Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii', Bergman Japanese White Pine, Bergman's Japanese White Pine, Bergmanii Select Japanese White Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' cones, foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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