Other common names
Azuma-goyo Japanese white pine
Synonyms
Pinus parviflora 'Azuma-goyo'
Shrubs Conifers
A dwarf, slow-growing, evergreen coniferous tree only reaching 60cm (2ft) high and 40cm (16in) across after around ten years, and 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft) at maturity. The tree has a densely, conical profile The short, blue-green needles are stiff and densely produced in groups of five at the tips of new stems. They are approximately 3cm (1¼in) long and slightly curved forwards, so that they surround the buds at the tips of the stems. It is an ideal choice for a small city, or courtyard garden, where an architectural or evergreen focal point is needed; for container growing, or for inclusion in the rockery
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres