Pinus parviflora 'Bonsai'
Japanese white pine 'Negishi'
A dwarf, very slow-growing, evergreen coniferous tree reaching only 1m (39in) high and 60cm (2ft) across after about ten years. The tree has an upright, spreading habit with upwardly growing short stems, the tips of which bear short, silvery blue-green needles. These are stiff and produced in groups of fives. They are approximately 3cm (1¼in) long and slightly curved or twisted, giving the tree's canopy a ruffled texture. It is an ideal choice for a small city, or courtyard garden, where an architectural or evergreen focal point is needed
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Blue Green | |||
| Autumn | Grey Silver Blue Green | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver Blue Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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 well-drained, preferably neutral to acidic soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock 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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