Pinus sylvestris 'Chantry Blue'
Scots pine 'Chantry Blue'
A slow-growing, roughly pyramidal conifer, ultimately reaching about 6m, with stiff, silvery blue-green needles, red-brown peeling bark and bright green cones, ageing to brown
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Brown | Grey Silver Blue Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Brown | Grey Silver Blue Green | Green | |
| Autumn | Red Brown | Grey Silver Blue Green | Green | |
| Winter | Red Brown | Grey Silver Blue Green | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or 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 well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, aphids, pine sawfly and pine shoot moth
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
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