Botanical profile

Pinus parviflora 'Glauca Brevifolia'

Latin name
Pinus parviflora 'Glauca Brevifolia'
Common name
Japanese white pine 'Glauca Brevifolia'
Type
TREE
Family
Pinaceae

Pinus parviflora 'Glauca Brevifolia' is a dwarf Japanese white pine, remarkable for its short, dense, silvery-blue foliage, forming a compact, rounded to conical silhouette, particularly elegant as a specimen plant or in a conifer garden. Its very fine, slightly twisted needles, grouped in fives, offer a refined and luminous texture year-round. This moderately growing selection maintains a naturally balanced shape without pruning and is perfectly suited for small spaces, rock gardens, containers, or Japanese-inspired landscapes. Very hardy and resistant to cold winds, it prefers a sunny to semi-shady exposure, in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. 'Glauca Brevifolia' stands out for its neat structure, its permanently decorative foliage, and its natural elegance, ideal for well-maintained arrangements.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, especially in light soil
Fertilization
Spring, well-decomposed compost or gentle fertilizer
Soil type
Well-drained, slightly acidic
Minimum temperature
-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pale yellow (male), reddish (female)
Fruiting
Short, pale brown cones, few but ornamental
Foliage color
Silver blue
Foliage type
Evergreen (coniferous)
Shape
Compact rounded to conical
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6.5–10 ft (2–3 m)
Width
5–8 ft (1.5–2.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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