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Also Known As

  • Aoi Japanese White Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-20'
  • W: 18"-10'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

30-36 inch | $251

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3-4 feet | $351

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4-5 feet | $451

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Pinus parviflora 'Aoi' plant details

Pinus parviflora 'Aoi' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. and brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with 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 'Aoi'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN - 10 FT - wide, 2 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, border plant, columnar, compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus parviflora 'Aoi'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tight pyramid with small needles that are green and silver-blue.
The growth habit of this Japanese white pine lends itself to the architectural style of many Japanese gardens. The straight needles are silver-blue on one side and green on the other. Silver gray bark and lots of small cones further highlight this Asian beauty.
A choice, dwarf White Pine with short blue needles. Form is compact and broadly pyramidal. One of the most attractive of all dwarf pines. Aoi means "blue" in Japanese.
Pinus parviflora 'Aoi' - Dwarf Japanese White Pine. A really great dwarf evergreen conifer with short blue needles. Compact and broadly pyramidal shape. One of the most attractive of all dwarf pines. Aoi translates to "blue" in Japanese. Ideal in full sun and well-drained soil.
DWARF. This is a narrow, upright plant, with short, blue needles. Slow-growing; about 8 inches a year.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Pinus parviflora 'Aoi' plant

How to Grow Pinus parviflora 'Aoi'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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