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Pinus sylvestris Pygmaea

Pygmy Scotch Pine (Pygmy Scots Pine)

This dwarf, globose or nearly umbrella-shaped evergreen has long, tough, stiff, very twisted needles that are bluish in colour.

  • »  Dwarf, irregularly rounded, globe-shaped habit
  • »  Needles are blue-green throughout the year
  • »  Mature, brown bark exfoliates to reveal an orange tinge
  • »  A specimen for foundation planting

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:90-100 cm
  • Spread:90-100 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Dwarf
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pinus sylvestris 'Pygmaea'

Combining its colour and texture, this pine offers a good solution for screening or a foundation type plantings. A more formal shape can be achieved with yearly pruning.