Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pinus thunbergii Yatsubusa Dwarf Japanese Black Pine, Conifer,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees, Conifers Irregular Shape, Upright
Description:
Dwarf, slow-growing upright coniferous tree with dense needle-like blue foliage and small pink cones during Spring. Great for rockeries, bonsai and garden beds. Grows approx. 3m tall x 1-2m wide in 10 years.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Rockery, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Pinaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High