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Also Known As

  • Bennett Compact Scots Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 2'-5'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Pinus sylvestris 'Bennett Compact' plant details

Pinus sylvestris 'Bennett Compact' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus sylvestris 'Bennett Compact'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, globose, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus sylvestris 'Bennett Compact'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Found by William Bennett in the 1960s, this remains one of the premier dwarf forms of Scots pine with blue or green foliage. The dense, slow-growing, irregular mound of thick blue-green needles hides its buds in bunches of needles, which makes it a chall

Gardening facts about Pinus sylvestris 'Bennett Compact' plant

How to Grow Pinus sylvestris 'Bennett Compact'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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