Pinus parviflora 'Glauca Brevifolia'

Glauca Brevifolia Five-needle Pine

Pinus parviflora ‘Glauca Brevifolia’
Glauca Brevifolia Japanese White Pine has short blue-green needles that curve upward in close bundles. Persistent cones add detail among the foliage and open branches.

Despite its short needles, this is a tree with considerable growth potential. Give it a spacious specimen position where the crown can rise and broaden over time.

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water the root zone during establishment and leave room for the branches to develop. A site with cool summers generally suits this pine better than prolonged hot, humid conditions.

Approximate garden size
• Width: 15 ft; larger with age
• Height: 20 ft; larger with age
These are planning estimates for an established garden plant, commonly reached in 10–25 years, rather than final mature limits.

Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 5; local summer conditions also affect suitability.

Best Uses
• Specimen
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

20 ft+

Width

15 ft+

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

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

Broad Upright, Open Canopy

Bark

Platy

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No