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Other common names dwarf mountain pine 'Ophir'
Family Pinaceae
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
Details 'Ophir' is a compact bun-shaped or globose evergreen conifer with a flattened top and yellow-green needles, the yellow colour more prominent during winter. The shaded parts of the plant are deep green
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H7
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or East-facing or North-facing or West-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Chalk
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 20-50 years
Cultivation Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation Propagate by grafting in late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types Drought Resistant Low Maintenance Architectural City & Courtyard Gardens Rock Garden Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants
Pruning No pruning required
Pests May be attacked by adelgids, aphids and sawfly larvae
Diseases May be affected by honey fungus or needle blights and casts of pines
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