Description

A very compact and dense form of this picturesque species with small bluish-green needles, forms a small mound, excellent for form, color and texture in home gardens or rock gardens; needs full sun to look its best

Landscape Attributes

Dwarf Blue Japanese Pine is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Dwarf Blue Japanese Pine is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Dwarf Blue Japanese Pine will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.