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    • Photo of Pinus contorta 'Spaan's Dwarf' by Patricia Cunningham

    Photo by Patricia Cunningham

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    Buy Pinus contorta 'Spaan's Dwarf'

    Also Known As

    • Spaans Dwarf Shore Pine

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 4'-4'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $34.95

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    37 at Forestfarm

    #5 Container | $169.99

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    Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

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    Pinus contorta 'Spaan's Dwarf' plant details

    Pinus contorta 'Spaan's Dwarf' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus contorta 'Spaan's Dwarf'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, open habit, rock garden, sculptural, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus contorta 'Spaan's Dwarf'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This slow-growing pine has short, dark-green needles and an open branch pattern that give it a natural bonsai/windswept appearance. A unique form and interestingly-textured dwarf conifer.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    A shrub with wonderful character! Featuring a sturdy upright branching pattern on an open, rounded conifer; eventually reaches 4' tall and 6' wide. Short, stiff deep-green needles add a vibrant texture to the landscape. Perfect for rock gardens, containers or as an accent plant. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Dark green, short green needles form an irregular growing Shore pine typically growing much wider than tall. Growing 3-5 inches a year will be approximately three-feet high x five-feet wide at maturity.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Pinus contorta 'Spaan's Dwarf' - Shore Pine Short, closely set, dark green needles and a sweeping, irregular habit give this dwarf Shore Pine an unusual look that suggests coral. Named for the nurseryman who found it in Washington state, 'Spaan's Dwarf' develops a sturdy, open, upright branch structure and dramatic character with age. Slow growth and a wider-than-tall form make it a natural for rock garden, bonsai and container culture.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    DWARF. This interesting form of the western shore pine has an unusual growth habit and very short needles. It is a very desirable, rare plant.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Shrubby habit with contorted foliage. Deer resistant. Good in containers or rock garden. Hardy to zone 4

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Pinus contorta 'Spaan's Dwarf' plant

    How to Grow Pinus contorta 'Spaan's Dwarf'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph'

    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph' form, landscape by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' cones, foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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