This globe shaped dwarf shrub maintains its neat, compact habit without any pruning, shaping or shearing. The extremely small bush with tightly congested, dark green needles, very slow growth and a rugged, durable constitution provides striking beauty and long life in even the smallest spaces. Botanical Name- Pinus heldreichii (leucodermis) ‘Smidtii’ Pronunciation- PY-nus hel-DREY-kee-eye (loo-koh-DER-miss) Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 1 ft Mature Height- 1 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils, except extremes Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Firewitch’ – low forms, color pop Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- 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
