Pinus strobus 'Minuta'

Also Known As

Minuta Eastern White Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'
W: 3'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Pinus strobus 'Minuta' plant details

Pinus strobus 'Minuta' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus strobus 'Minuta'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Uses: compact, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobus 'Minuta'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A form of Eastern white pine known for its compact, tidy appearance. Closely spaced blue-green needles form a globose mound and works well in confined spaces.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Needled evergreen that forms a dense, rounded mound of bluish-green foliage. Globose, dwarf habit makes it an excellent choice for a rock garden or small bed. Growth Rate slow