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Pinus Parviflora Dr Landis

Dr. Landis Japanese White Pine

Dr. Landis Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora ‘Dr. Landis’) carries blue-green needles tipped with creamy yellow. The pale ends create a scattered highlight across the foliage, giving the small plant a subtly variegated appearance.

Its slow growth and irregular outline make it a distinctive specimen for close viewing. A restrained group of companions allows both the needle pattern and the uneven branching to remain 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: 1.5 ft
• Width: 1 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
1.5'
Width
1 '
Hardiness zones
5–8
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Does not flower
Flower color
None
Leaf color
Blue Green, Cream, Variegated, Yellow
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
1.5 ft
10-year width
1 ft