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Also Known As

  • Pixie Dwarf Scots Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 2'-5'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Pinus sylvestris 'Pixie' plant details

Pinus sylvestris 'Pixie' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 'Pixie'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, compact, container plant, dwarf, globose, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus sylvestris 'Pixie'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The blue-green needles on this dwarf cultivar contrast nicely with the orange-brown candles emerging in spring.
Rounded compact form, evergreen. Hardy to Zone 3

Gardening facts about Pinus sylvestris 'Pixie' plant

How to Grow Pinus sylvestris 'Pixie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Soil Needs

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

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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