Buy Pinus parviflora 'Gimborn's Ideal'

Also Known As

Gimborn's Ideal Japanese White Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 6'-30'
W: 3'-10'

planting zones

6a-8b

12-15” | $76

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Pinus parviflora 'Gimborn's Ideal' plant details

Pinus parviflora 'Gimborn's Ideal' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. and brown and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus parviflora 'Gimborn's Ideal'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, columnar, pyramidal, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus parviflora 'Gimborn's Ideal'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely long, curved, silvery blue-grey needles densely cover this splendid medium-sized tree; a fine selection. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Considered a dwarf form though it does grow faster then many other parvifloras reaching 6 feet tall x 3 feet wide in 10 years. Originated at the Gimborn Arboretum in Holland. A nice blue Japanese White pine.