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Pinus pumila 'Glauca'

Also Known As

  • Blue Japanese Stone Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Pinus pumila 'Glauca' plant details

Pinus pumila 'Glauca' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green 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 pumila 'Glauca'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus pumila 'Glauca'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A globose to pyramidal form with blue-green needles which are longer and more blue compared to Pinus pumila 'Dwarf Blue.'
Another old clone with good blue foliage, again there are probably multiple clones circulating under this name.

Gardening facts about Pinus pumila 'Glauca' plant

How to Grow Pinus pumila 'Glauca'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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