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Also Known As

  • Venus Japanese White Pine

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Specimen #1229 | $1750

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Pinus parviflora 'Venus' plant details

Pinus parviflora 'Venus' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus parviflora 'Venus'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus parviflora 'Venus'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gray-green needles with silver-blue highlights. Very clean looking foliage and reliable cones which persist.
This elegant shrub/tree features short, light-toned, blue-green needles that are compact and curl around the twigs in a lovely tight swirl. This specimen is quite slow-growing, eventually reaching 6-8' with a pyramidal habit. Beautiful as a bonsai subject, in a large container or as an accent. This is a good choice for urban gardens, as it is tolerant of pollution. S/M
Pinus parviflora 'Venus' - Dwarf Japanese White Pine. A dwarf, compact evergreen conifer with a pyramidal form. Soft needles are silvery blue-green. Bears cones at a young age. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. Slow growing variety making this good for bonsai and urban landscaping.

Gardening facts about Pinus parviflora 'Venus' plant

How to Grow Pinus parviflora 'Venus'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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