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Pinus sylvestris 'Riverside Gem'

Also Known As

  • Riverside Gem Scotch Pine
  • Riverside Gem Scots Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-6'
  • W: 2'-6'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Pinus sylvestris 'Riverside Gem' plant details

Pinus sylvestris 'Riverside Gem' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus sylvestris 'Riverside Gem'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus sylvestris 'Riverside Gem'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Silver Blue needles on a conical, compact evergreen. Deer resistant. Hardy to Zone 3

Gardening facts about Pinus sylvestris 'Riverside Gem' plant

How to Grow Pinus sylvestris 'Riverside Gem'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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