Pinus sylvestris 'Albyn'

Also Known As

Pinus sylvestris 'Albyn Prostrata'
Pinus sylvestris 'Albyn's Prostrata'
Albyn Prostrata Scotch Pine
Albyns Prostrata Scots Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer, groundcover

size

H: 6"-36"
W: 36"-72"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Pinus sylvestris 'Albyn' plant details

Pinus sylvestris 'Albyn' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus sylvestris 'Albyn'

Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 36 IN - 72 IN - wide, 6 IN - 36 IN - tall
Uses: dwarf, prostrate, rock garden, spreading, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus sylvestris 'Albyn'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A sturdy, spreading form of Scots pine, this low selection has dark green needles with a silver or blue cast. It makes an effective groundcover and will conform to the dimensions of a slope or a retaining wall. Tough and adaptable, it likes dry to average

By: Conifer Kingdom

The thick blue-green needles and layered branches of this beautiful and vigorous 2' by 10' spreader make it a special addition for the rock garden as it cascades and spills over walls or banks, it also makes a stunning groundcover! S/M

By: Forestfarm

Not to be confused with other weeping scotch pines, this variety grows flat on the ground and is commonly used as a ground cover. The bluish green needles are very attractive and hold their color year round.

By: Garden World

Spreading and hugging the ground this low form of Scots pine, with its dark green needles, works well on slopes or over retaining walls. A tough pine that will take drought when established. Though I've only listed the size we have that will fit in a box, we also have specimens ranging from 4-5 feet wide clear up to 10 feet. The picture depicts one of these. If you're interested in these specimens please contact us as they require special shipping requirements.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Pinus sylvestris 'Albyn Prostrata' - A creeping cultivar of Scotch Pine. This vigorous spreader is an excellent groundcover that spills over banks and rambles through garden beds. With maturity, layered branches mound in the center and taper down to the edges. A blue cast adds interest to the thick, green needles of this seedling selection from Albyn Nursery, Newark, Ohio.