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Pinus Monticola Nana

Dwarf Western White Pine

Dwarf Western White Pine (Pinus monticola ‘Nana’) grows slowly with an irregular outline. Short, soft blue-green needles cover a compact framework, giving the plant a relaxed shape rather than a perfectly trimmed silhouette.

Its modest ten-year dimensions suit a smaller conifer grouping. Place it where the uneven branching can be appreciated as part of its character, with lower companions that keep the outline visible.

Choose a sunny position with soil that drains freely. Water during establishment and leave enough room for the branches to develop without crowding.

Size (about 10 years)
• Height: 2 ft
• Width: 2 ft
Measurements are the grower’s approximate ten-year guide; plants can continue growing beyond this size.

Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 5

Best Uses
• Specimen
• Accent Plant

Plant type
Conifer, Evergreen Tree
Height
2'
Width
2 '
Hardiness zones
5–10
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Does not flower
Flower color
None
Leaf color
Blue Green
Fall color
Blue Green
Soil
Well Drained
Landscape use
Accent Plant, Specimen
Shape
irregular
Fruit
No
Fragrant
No
Deer resistant
No
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No
10-year height
2 ft
10-year width
2 ft