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Pinus parviflora Gyoko sho hime

Gyoko sho hime Japanese White Pine

An informal conifer with an upright form, open branching and light green to blue-green needles.

  • »  Informal, upright form with open branching
  • »  Light green new growth matures to twisted blue-green needles
  • »  New growth is often adorned with small showy light purple juvenile cones

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Seed
Habit
• Pyramidal
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pinus parviflora 'Gyoko sho hime'

This Japanese white pine is best grown in a full sun exposure in a moderately moist, well-drained soil. 

To improve looks and airflow, these plants would benefit from periodic 'combing' (use your fingers) to remove dead material.