Pinus sylvestris 'Glauca Nana'
Dwarf Blue Scot's Pine
Description
The Dwarf Scotch Pine is a beautiful, slow growing evergreen that reaches 3-6' tall and wide. It is a semi-dwarf plant with a spherical habit. Evergreen leaves are blue-green needles. Shear the "candles" of new growth to keep it smaller and denser. It does best in full sun with well-draining, acidic soil.
Plant Type
Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.