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Pinus Pumila Glauca

Blue Dwarf Siberian Pine

Blue Siberian Dwarf Pine (Pinus pumila ‘Glauca’) grows with an irregular upright form and distinctly blue needles. Silvery undersides brighten the foliage, giving the plant more depth than a flat blue surface.

Its dwarf framework suits a small conifer garden or a rocky setting. Leave room around the branches so its individual outline can develop naturally and 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: 4 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 4

Best Uses
• Specimen
• Accent Plant
• Rock Garden

Plant type
Conifer, Dwarf Conifer
Height
8-10'
Width
10-15'
Hardiness zones
4–8
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Does not flower
Flower color
None
Leaf color
Blue, Silver
Fall color
Blue Green
Soil
Well Drained
Landscape use
Accent Plant, Rock Garden, Specimen
Shape
irregular, Upright
Fruit
No
Fragrant
No
Deer resistant
No
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No
10-year height
4 ft
10-year width
3 ft