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Pinus parviflora 'Burke's Bonsai'

Also Known As

  • Burke's Bonsai Japanese White Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Pinus parviflora 'Burke's Bonsai' plant details

Pinus parviflora 'Burke's Bonsai' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green 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 'Burke's Bonsai'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Uses: bonsai, border plant, container plant, dwarf, pyramidal, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus parviflora 'Burke's Bonsai'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Short, blue-green needles are accented by plentiful prominent cones at each branch tip. A fairly narrow, slow-growing pine with a delightful form and texture.
This is one of the selections made by Joe Burke as suitable for Bonsai. It is an upright grower with short twisted blue-gray needles.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Pinus parviflora 'Burke's Bonsai' plant

How to Grow Pinus parviflora 'Burke's Bonsai'

  • Sun Exposure

    • 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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