Pinus parviflora 'Miya-jima'

Also Known As

Pinus parviflora 'Miyajima'
Miya-jima Japanese White Pine

Plant type

conifer

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Pinus parviflora 'Miya-jima' plant details

Pinus parviflora 'Miya-jima' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer with blue and green foliage. and brown and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade 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 'Miya-jima'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus parviflora 'Miya-jima'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Silvery-blue needles on this dense, pyramidal dwarf are slightly curved. Produces many cones at a fairly young age, as well, giving a colorful display in early- to mid-spring.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Dating back to 1890 and named for its place of origin it is Similar to brevifolia. This is popular with the bonsai crowd.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

DWARF. Very similar to 'Brevifolia', slow growing, blue needled with a white accent. This variety will evoke the shrines of its namesake, Miyajima, Japan. One of the best P. parvifloras, and that is saying a lot!! Truly a treasure.