Botanical profile

Pinus peuce 'Pacific Blue'

Latin name
Pinus peuce 'Pacific Blue'
Common name
Balkan Pine 'Pacific Blue'
Type
TREE
Family
Pinaceae

Pinus peuce 'Pacific Blue' is an ornamental selection of the Macedonian pine, valued for its soft silvery blue-green foliage, supple needles grouped in fives, and its dense, regular conical habit. This variety stands out for its impeccable form without pruning, its moderate growth, and its excellent adaptation to well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Very hardy and tolerant of harsh climatic conditions, it offers a persistent and refined presence in solitary plantings, conifer gardens, or mixed beds. The bright silvery foliage, combined with a naturally balanced shape, makes it an excellent choice for creating structure, volume, and visual softness in landscape design, with minimal maintenance.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, subject to conditions
Fertilization
Spring, gentle fertilizer or compost
Soil type
Well-drained, slightly acidic
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pale yellow (male), reddish (female)
Fruiting
Cylindrical light brown decorative cones
Foliage color
Blue-green
Foliage type
Evergreen (coniferous)
Shape
Regular conic
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6–8 m (20–26 ft)
Width
3–4 m (10–13 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.