Botanical profile

Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'

Latin name
Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'
Common name
Eastern White Pine 'Blue Shag'
Type
Coniferous
Family
Pinaceae

Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag', also known as 'Blue Shag' Eastern White Pine, is a dwarf conifer highly valued for its dense, rounded habit and the beautiful silvery-blue color of its foliage. This compact selection of the Eastern White Pine forms a small, bushy shrub that adds texture and structure to rock gardens, dwarf conifer beds, and alpine gardens. Its soft, blue-green needles with silver reflections are grouped in delicate fascicles, creating an airy and elegant effect year-round. Thanks to its slow growth and naturally compact silhouette, it is perfectly suited for small gardens, foundation plantings, or container cultivation. Very hardy and low-maintenance, this conifer prefers well-drained soils and sunny locations, while tolerating cold climates.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, tolerates drought well once established
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Soil type
Well-drained soil, tolerates poor soil
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Non-ornamental
Fruiting
Small grayish-brown cones typical of pines
Foliage color
Blue-green
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Dense and round
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3 ft (1 m)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Slow
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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