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Pinus pumila (Dwarf Siberian Pine)

Dwarf Siberian Pine, Japanese Stone Pine

Pinus pumila, Dwarf Siberian Pine, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Dwarf Conifer
Pinus pumila, Dwarf Siberian Pine, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Dwarf Conifer
Pinus pumila, Dwarf Siberian Pine, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Dwarf Conifer

Pinus pumila (Dwarf Siberian Pine) is a shrubby, spreading, evergreen conifer with a more or less prostrate growth habit. The thick, stiff, rich bluish green needles, 3 in. long (7 cm), are borne in clusters of five, and densely arranged on the stems. The erect seed cones are quite small, 1 in. long (2.5 cm), purplish-violet when young, turning reddish-brown. Growing 6-12 in. per year (15-30 cm), Dwarf Siberian Pine is a very appealing accent plant or addition to the shrub or perennial border. Good conifer to use as specimen in a rock-garden.

  • Grows up to 6-10 ft. tall (180-300 cm) and 10-15 ft. wide (300-450 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun in moist, well-drained soils.
  • Watch for aphids, adelgids, sawflies, pine shoot moth and pine needle cast. Deer resistant.
  • No pruning required.
  • Native to Japan, North Korea, northern Mongolia, Siberia and China.

Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 6
Heat Zones 1 - 7
Plant Type Conifers, Trees
Plant Family Pinaceae
Genus Pinus
Common names Pine
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 6' - 10'
(180cm - 3m)
Spread 10' - 15'
(3m - 4.6m)
Spacing 180" (4.6m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Deer
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow
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Pinus sabiniana (California Foothill Pine)
Pinus pungens (Table Mountain Pine)
Pinus rigida (Pitch Pine)

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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 6
Heat Zones 1 - 7
Plant Type Conifers, Trees
Plant Family Pinaceae
Genus Pinus
Common names Pine
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 6' - 10'
(180cm - 3m)
Spread 10' - 15'
(3m - 4.6m)
Spacing 180" (4.6m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Deer
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow
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Do I Need?
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