Pinus parviflora 'Catherine Elisabeth' plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

Pinus parviflora 'Catherine Elisabeth'

  • Conifer
  • 60-80 cm high
  • Silvery-grey foliage
  • Evergreen
  • Very hardy
An irregular-spherical selection that grows open in old age - like a bonsai formed by the wind. Shorter and sometimes slightly twisted needles.
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Garden use

Use

Solitary Small groups

Ornamental value and special features

Evergreen Foliage plant Very long ornamental value

Growth

Slow

Planting density

Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 60 - 80 cm
Leaf colour Grey-green
Growth habit Wide
Growth rate Slow
Hardiness down to about -25°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny
Moisture Average
Soil Light, Normal
Soil fertility Normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Pinus parviflora 'Catherine Elisabeth'
Genus Pinus
Family Pinaceae
Parentage Seedling Selection
Breeder John Proudfoot
Origin Hybrid
Pinus
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