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    Buy Pinus cembra 'Compacta'

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

    30-36 inch | $251

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    Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

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    Pinus cembra 'Compacta' plant details

    Pinus cembra 'Compacta' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus cembra 'Compacta'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus cembra 'Compacta'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Beautiful blue-green foliage in this full-bodied small conifer. Some shade tolerance, such as in the afternoon.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Gardening facts about Pinus cembra 'Compacta' plant

    How to Grow Pinus cembra 'Compacta'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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