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Buy Pinus pumila 'Compacta'

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 3'-10'
  • W: 3'-10'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

3-4 feet | $196

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Pinus pumila 'Compacta' plant details

Pinus pumila 'Compacta' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus pumila 'Compacta'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: compact, dwarf, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus pumila 'Compacta'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

3-inch, thick, stiff bluish green needles are borne in clusters of five and radiate around the stems. Small, erect seed cones are purplish-violet when young maturing to reddish-brown. Grows 6-9 inches a year reaching maturity at 6-10 high and wide. Native to Japan, North Korea, Mongolia, Siberia, and China.

Gardening facts about Pinus pumila 'Compacta' plant

How to Grow Pinus pumila 'Compacta'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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