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Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

Also Known As

  • Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii Select'
  • Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii'
  • Bergman Japanese White Pine
  • Bergman's Japanese White Pine
  • Bergmanii Select Japanese White Pine

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' plant details

Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. and brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 'Bergman'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A pyramid with twisted blue-green needles. Male pollen cones are profuse and bright red in the spring. The red pollen cones are typical of Pinus pumila - which this cultivar might belong to. Either way, this is one of the finest cultivars of parviflora or
A pyramid with twisted blue-green needles. Male pollen cones are profuse and bright red in the spring. The red pollen cones are typical of Pinus pumila - which this cultivar might belong to. Either way, this is one of the finest cultivars of parviflora or pumila.
The original plant is dwarf and wider than high with twisted bluish needles and prominent buds, when grafted however the plant is much more upright growing.

Gardening facts about Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' plant

How to Grow Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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