Pinus densiflora 'Low Glow'
Japanese red pine 'Low Glow'
A slow-growing, dense, spreading evergreen conifer, forming a compact, rounded mound, usually wider than tall. Bright green to yellow-green needle-like leaves are borne in pairs and the cones are small, ovoid and yellow-brown, remaining on the tree for several years. A good choice for rock gardens, smaller gardens, in pots and containers as a specimen plant or for bonsai
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | Yellow Brown | ||
| Winter | Green Yellow | Yellow Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pinus can be shrubs or large, evergreen trees, some species with attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by grafting in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
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