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Pinus Parviflora GYKO SHO HIME

Gyoko Sho Hime Japanese White Pine

Pinus parviflora gyko sho hime is a broad, upright evergreen conifer that flaunts its short, twisted silvery blue needles, giving a bicolored appearance. New growth light green foliage looks magnificent with juvenile cones. Barks are coarse and exfoliating. Grows at moderate rate, reaching 7 ft tall at maturity and spread 4 ft wide. Best grown in full sun exposure in moderate moist, well-drained soil. It tolerates moderate sunlight. An excellent choice for accent, specimen, container and bonsai plant.

Plant type
Perennial
Height
7'
Width
4 '
Hardiness zones
4–7
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Moderate
Fall color
Blue Green
Soil
Clay
Landscape use
Container
Bark
Exfoliating
Fruit
No
Fragrant
No
Deer resistant
No
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No