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    • Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Azuma' foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.

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    Pinus parviflora 'Azuma'

    Also Known As

    • Pinus parviflora 'Azuma Goyo'
    • Pinus parviflora 'Azuma-Goyo'
    • Pinus parviflora 'Pentazuma'
    • Pinus parviflora var. pentaphylla
    • Azuma-goyo Japanese White Pine

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Pinus parviflora 'Azuma' plant details

    Pinus parviflora 'Azuma' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus parviflora 'Azuma'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, dwarf, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus parviflora 'Azuma'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Silvery-blue needles on this dense, pyramidal dwarf are slightly curved. Produces many cones at a fairly young age, as well, giving a colorful display in early- to mid-spring.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Dwarf pine with short bluish needles. Can form a leader and be narrow and slender, or can be grown in shrub form as well. Grows in full sun, but a partly shaded location will enhance the blue color. Growth Rate slow

    By: Garden World

    Typically develops into an irregular shrub-form conifer. The blue needles are about half the size as the species and will retain their blue color throughout winter. Though rated as Zone 5 has been found to grow successfully in Minnesota's harsh winter climate.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    DWARF. A slow growing small pine with needles about 1 1/4" long and thick. The blue color and dense growth make this a very pleasing plant that is just going to develop more character as it matures in the garden.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Pinus parviflora 'Azuma' plant

    How to Grow Pinus parviflora 'Azuma'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph'

    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph' form, landscape by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' cones, foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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