An upright pyramidal pine with lush silvery blue-green foliage. Narrow compact pine for smaller landscapes. Plant as an accent or in small groups. Columnar form is good for small spaces, foundations and near entrances or doors. Slow growing. Deer tolerant. Botanical Name- Pinus cembra ‘Glauca’ Pronunciation- PY-nus SEM-bruh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 15 ft Mature Height- 20 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average moisture levels with very well-drained soil Current Size- SPEC Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Golden Promise Japanese Cryptomeria – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter; water regularly when young and mulch. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead or damaged branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a conifer fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Alleviate clay compaction around the root zone for best results. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Pine sawfly, needle blight, bark beetles
