Pinus sylvestris 'Albyn Prostrata'

Prostrate Austrian Pine

Pinus sylvestris ‘Albyn Prostrata’
Albyn Prostrata Scots Pine spreads across the ground on layered branches. Thick green needles carry a blue cast, creating a broad evergreen cover with a substantial texture.

Older plants tend to build a low mound in the center while the edges continue outward. It can cover a bank or spill around rocks where its wide spread is welcome.

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water the root zone during establishment and leave room for the branches to develop.

Approximate garden size
• Width: 10 ft; larger with age
• Height: 2 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 3; local summer conditions also affect suitability.

Best Uses
• Ground Cover
• Rock Garden

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

2 ft+

Width

10 ft+

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Blue-green

Fall color

Blue-green

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Ground Cover, Rock Garden

Shape

Prostrate, Spreading

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No