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Pinus Parviflora Miyama

Miyama Japanese White Pine

Miyama Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora ‘Miyama’) forms a broad pyramid of blue-green foliage. Silvery needle undersides add brightness within the crown, creating a layered color effect as the branches are viewed from different angles.

Its slow growth suits a garden where a small specimen can be allowed to develop gradually. Lower planting around the base helps keep both the broad shape and the pale needle surfaces in view.

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: 5 ft
• Width: 3 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
5'
Width
3 ' in 10
Hardiness zones
5–7
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Does not flower
Flower color
None
Leaf color
Blue Green, Silver
Fall color
Blue Green
Soil
Well Drained
Landscape use
Accent Plant, Specimen
Shape
Pyramidal
Bark
Rough
Fruit
No
Fragrant
No
Deer resistant
No
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No
10-year height
5 ft
10-year width
3 ft