Blue Dwarf Japanese Stone Pine

Pinus pumila 'Blue Dwarf'

Planted 2021

This slow growing dwarf pine gets no taller than 3 feet and adapts to various soil types. It has blue-green needles and does best in well drained soils in a location protected from winter winds and the summer afternoon heat.

Blue Dwarf Japanese Stone Pine
   
Needles on Japanese Stone Pine
       
Close up of bark on Japanese Stone Pine
       
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
2-3 ft. 4-7 ft. 4-7 Slow Medium

Leaf

Needles, 5/package, blue-green, 3” long.

Fruit

Purple when immature, reddish-brown when mature, 1-2” long.

Flower

Cones.

Advantages

Adapts to many different soil types but does best in well-drained soils.

Disadvantages

Susceptible to tip blight, rusts, and rots, prefer cooler summer climates.