Pinus sylvestris 'Glauca Nana'

Also Known As

Glauca Nana Scots Pine

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 10'
W: 10'

planting zones

2a-8b

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Pinus sylvestris 'Glauca Nana' plant details

Pinus sylvestris 'Glauca Nana' is a moderate-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in acidic, clay, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus sylvestris 'Glauca Nana'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Uses: hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus sylvestris 'Glauca Nana'

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, clay, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This extrememly useful dwarf conifer has a compact, mounding habit. Bluish-green needles are a lovely contrast to the other plants in your landscape. Candle pruning will ensure that the shrub will stay very dense and keep its flattened globe shape. Growth Rate medium, 6-12" annually

By: Garden World

Pinus sylvestris 'Glauca Nana' - Blue Scot's Pine Rounded when young, 'Glauca Nana' slowly sprawls out and matures to a wider-than-tall flattened form with age. To maintain a more globe-like shape, candle prune in spring before needles break. This popular Scotch Pine, green with blue undertones, has been in the trade for many years.