Pinus strobus 'Radiata'
Weymouth pine 'Radiata'
A compact, slow-growing conifer up to 70cm tall after ten years of growth before eventually reaching up to 4m in height if left unpruned. Young plants are rounded in shape before becoming more conical with age and have silvery, blue-green needles arranged in groups of five
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 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 | Green Grey Silver Blue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver Blue | |||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver Blue | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver Blue |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or 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 a well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Generally no pruning required; however, to maintain the rounded, compact form, remove the central leader as it begins to develop
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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