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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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely long, curved, silvery blue-grey needles densely cover this splendid medium-sized tree; a fine selection. S/M-D
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.
A long needled slender upright plant from the Gimborn Estate in Holland with rather congested curved needles and an irregular outline.
Slow growing pyramidal to columnar shape, silvery blue-green needles, Deer resistant. Hardy to zone 5

Gardening facts about Pinus parviflora 'Gimborn's Ideal' plant

How to Grow Pinus parviflora 'Gimborn's Ideal'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
    • brown
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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