Dixie Ponderosa Pine Incredibly long needles on this dwarf Ponderosa pine make it a distinctive pine that grows much slower than the species. Hardiness Growth Rate Esposure HxW@10yrs Zones 5-8 Dwarf Sun 2.5’x2′
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Pinus parviflora ‘Tanima-no -yuki’
Valley of the Snow Japanese White Pine White and pink are two colors one would never expect in a pine, but this selection produces candles with a cream-pink cast in spring, and the new growth can appear almost pure white against the tree’s older gray-green foliage. Colors are most prominent at the top of […]
Pinus parviflora ‘Fukai’ (‘Shikoken’)
Fukai Japanese White Pine More commonly known as ‘Fukai’. A unique dwarf form that is rarely seen, this selection resembles ‘Ogon’ and ‘Ogon janome,’ but we have found it to be more dwarf. Its winter needles are golden yellow (similar to ‘Ogon’) and its new growth is banded with yellow variegation (similar to ‘Ogon janome,’ […]
Pinus parviflora ‘Ogon’
Ogon Japanese White Pine One of our favorites, this Japanese white pine has a broadly pyramidal form, a layered look and phenomenal needle color: golden to gray-green with a golden cast. Needles maintain their color even in full sun with enough moisture. This one glows in the winter garden. Hardiness Growth Rate Esposure HxW@10yrs Zones […]
Pinus parviflora ‘Myo jo’
Myo jo Japanese White Pine A dense squat bun to spreading form with blue-green needles. A cultivar new to us, seems promising! Also known as ‘Myojo.’ Hardiness Growth Rate Esposure HxW@10yrs Zones 5-9 Dwarf Sun 0.75’x2′
Pinus parviflora ‘Koru’
Koru Japanese White Pine A fairly slender, upright pine with briht blue foliage and fairly horizontal branching. Hardiness Growth Rate Esposure HxW@10yrs Zones 5-9 Dwarf Sun 4.5’x2.5′
Pinus parviflora ‘Kinpo’
Kinpo Japanese White Pine Tightly-held, short, twisted needles are less than 1″ long. Great bluish foliage has hints of silver and green in it as well. Each plant develops a unique low globose to spreading form. An excellent new variety! Hardiness Growth Rate Esposure HxW@10yrs Zones 5-9 Miniature Sun 2’x3′
Pinus parviflora ‘Gyoko sho hime’
Gyoko sho hime Japanese White Pine Strong growth, an informal upright form and twisted silver-blue needles combine to make this pine a beautiful addition to the landscape. In spring, light green new growth adorned with light purple juvenile cones is fantastic. Also known as ‘Gyoku sho hime.’ Hardiness Growth Rate Esposure HxW@10yrs Zones 5-9 Dwarf […]
Pinus parviflora ‘Goldilocks’
Goldilocks Japanese White Pine This slow-growing Japanese white pine is “just right” for lending an intense splash of gold to the winter landscape. Its informal upright habit produces multiple leaders and a unique, sweeping form. Bright golden needles attain optimum color when planted in partial shade. Hardiness Growth Rate Esposure HxW@10yrs Zones 5-9 Intermediate Sun/Part […]
Pinus parviflora ‘Fukuzumi’
Fukuzumi Japanese White Pine Each one of these irregular, upright pines is unique. Whether maturing to a low, wide shape with multiple leaders or developing a more dense, prostrate form, the windswept character of the slow-growing pine lends a distinctive sculptural quality to the garden. Small blue-green needles are soft and somewhat silvery. Also known […]