Pinus parviflora 'Glauca' – Pinus parviflora 'Glauca'

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Pinus parviflora 'Glauca' – Pinus parviflora 'Glauca'

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Slow-growing tree that remains narrow when young but later grows asymmetrical and broad. The crown is semi-closed and more irregular than the species, and the lower branches, which are often shorter, hang down slightly. The trunk is purplish grey and smooth, but darker and peeling later. Twigs are bare, sometimes with fine hairs and greenish brown. The very twisted needles grow in bundles of 5 grouped primarily at the end of the twigs. This produces brush-like tops. The needles have a more striking blue colour than the species. Even young specimens already have hanging cones. Sometimes they grow singly, sometimes in groups. Tolerates sea wind, is suitable for planting in industrial areas, and requires a sunny site. Thanks to the decorate shape of the bluish grey needles, 'Glauca' is often grown in private gardens.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
High (6)
Specifications
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Height
6 - 12 m
Crown
broad pyramidal, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
smooth, grey, later flaking, greenish brown twigs
Leaf
needles, 5 together, twisted, greyish blue, 2 - 6 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable, fragrant flowers
Fruits
hanging cones, 5 - 10 cm, appearing even at a young age
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, well-permeable, tolerates very moist soil
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
Germany, 1909
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree Specimen conifer acid soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil can withstand wind broad conical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown bluegreen greygreen yellow average growing provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers playground tree
Applications and inspiration
Roof gardens
Trees for small gardens
Trees for coastal areas
Related projects
Japanese garden
Roof garden - Kortrijk
Private garden with distinctive species
Frequently asked questions
Pinus parviflora 'Glauca'

Pinus parviflora 'Glauca' can eventually reach a height of 6 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pinus parviflora 'Glauca' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Pinus parviflora 'Glauca' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pinus parviflora 'Glauca' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pinus parviflora 'Glauca' blooms in may.
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