Densely pyramidal when young, developing wide spreading branches and flat top with age. The needles are long, twisted and blue green. Once cones start developing, they are held on the branches for a year. Grows about 12″ per year. Very hardy and adaptable. Botanical Name- Pinus parviflora ‘Glauca’ Pronunciation- PY-nus par-vih-FLOR-uh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 25 ft Mature Height- 25 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils, except wet Current Size- SPEC Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Watermelon Sugar Coneflower – 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
