Pinus pumila 'Compacta'

Common name
Dwarf Siberian pine 

Family
Pinaceae

Genus
Pinus is the largest group of conifers in the world, one hundred and thirteen species all evergreen trees or shrubs. It is almost an entirely northern hemisphere genus. There is no fossil record in the southern hemisphere and only one species just crosses the equator in northern Sumatra. Pinus species have attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of two, three or five; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years.

Details
Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery. Pinus pumila ‘Compacta’ commonly called dwarf Siberian pine, also known as Japanese stone pine, is a shrubby sometimes prostrate pine that is native to eastern Asia. It grows to 1-9' tall. Blue-green needles (to 3" long) in bundles of five. 

Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Green needles.
Pot Size: 10 litre.
Special Attributes: Rare and a shapely addition to any garden.