Pinus pumila - Cultivation Notes
The hardy pine prefers a poorer well drained, sandy soil on neutral to acid (not chalky) soil. Plant in an open sunny shade free position including any cold and exposured spots. Don’t prune unless for shape or to removing dead weak wood
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Pinus pumila:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- Suitable for container growing
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Suitable for exposed coastal planting
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
Weaknesses of Pinus pumila
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
Design & Plant Use for Pinus pumila:
- Low growing alpine plant flourishing in a dry sunny location
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Common Missspellings: Pinis, Pines, Pinnus, Pinnes, Pynus, Pynis, Pynes, Pinas