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Pinus parviflora

Also Known As

  • Japanese White Pine

Plant type

conifer

size

  • H: 25'-50'
  • W: 25'-50'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Pinus parviflora plant details

Pinus parviflora is an evergreen conifer with blue and green foliage. and brown and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus parviflora

Plant type: conifer
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 25 FT - 50 FT - wide, 25 FT - 50 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus parviflora

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?An excellent ornamental pine?; small-medium tree, conical when young, flat-topped in maturity, with short dark-green needles. S/M-D
A mature specimen will have wide spreading branches and a flat topped head. As a young tree it will have a dense, conical almost pyramidal habit.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Pinus parviflora plant

How to Grow Pinus parviflora

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
    • brown
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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
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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub, Conifer

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 4'-10'

Width: 5'-15'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub, Conifer

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 15'-50'

Width: 10'-30'

  • sun
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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 50'-200'

Width: 25'-100'

  • sun - mostly shade
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