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    • Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Aoba jo' form by Conifer Kingdom

    Photo by Conifer Kingdom

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    Also Known As

    • Aoba jo Japanese White Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    #3 Container | $159.99

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    Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

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    Pinus parviflora 'Aoba jo' plant details

    Pinus parviflora 'Aoba jo' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. and brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus parviflora 'Aoba jo'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Uses: bonsai, border plant, compact, container plant, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus parviflora 'Aoba jo'

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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Curved, short, bright blue needles and a narrow, upright form make this slow-growing variety of Japanese white pine a real winner. Layered secondary branches create attractive tiers of foliage, sort of like the floors of a narrow building.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Pinus parviflora 'Aoba jo'- Dwarf Japanese White Pine. Short curved blue needles with a narrow upright growth form. Slow growing variety making this good for bonsai and urban landscaping.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    A narrow upright tree with bright blue curly needles introduced by Mitch in 1988.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    This well branched tree is narrow and upright. The bright blue needles are short and curly.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Pinus parviflora 'Aoba jo' plant

    How to Grow Pinus parviflora 'Aoba jo'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • 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'

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    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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