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Blue Shag Eastern White Pine - 5 Gallon
SKU:
196315
UPC:
014949654859
$66.99
- Dwarf, globe‑forming white pine with dense, naturally tidy mounded habit.
- Soft, blue‑green needles provide year‑round color and a refined, touchable texture.
- Compact size—typically 2–4 ft. tall and wide—perfect for small gardens, borders, and containers.
- Easy‑care and adaptable; deer and rabbit resistant once established.
Blue Shag Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus ‘Blue Shag’) is a compact, four‑season workhorse that brings soft, silvery blue‑green texture to small spaces. Its naturally dense, rounded form needs no shearing to stay neat, making it an easy choice for rock gardens, foundation borders, and container accents. Highly adaptable and happiest in full sun with well‑drained soil, this dwarf conifer offers reliable color, low maintenance, and year‑round structure in a petite footprint.
Plant Description
Dwarf, globe‑shaped selection of Eastern white pine with a uniform, densely branched mound that stays tidy without pruning; ideal as a small specimen or foreground evergreen.
Foliage & Color
Short, soft, blue‑green needles (bundled in fives) create a plush, touchable texture and cool tone that contrasts beautifully with darker conifers and warm‑hued perennials.
Sun Requirements
Best in full sun; tolerates light, open shade in hotter regions while maintaining a compact habit.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish roots; once established, water when the top couple inches of soil are dry—avoid chronically wet sites.
Soil Requirements
Prefers fertile, well‑drained soil yet adapts to a range of conditions; mulch to conserve moisture and moderate temperature, keeping mulch a few inches from the trunk.
Growth & Size
Slow to moderate growth; typically matures to about 2–4 ft. tall and 2–4 ft. wide with a naturally rounded outline suited to tight spaces.
Hardiness
Cold hardy in USDA Zones 3–8, delivering dependable year‑round structure in cold‑winter climates.
Special Features
Easy care; compact form; deer and rabbit resistant; evergreen color and texture for four‑season interest.
Landscape Uses
Excellent for rock gardens, mixed borders, foundation plantings, conifer collections, and patio containers; pairs well with Japanese maples, ornamental grasses, and colorful shrubs.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well‑drained soil. Water consistently the first season, then as needed. Feed lightly in early spring. Routine pruning is unnecessary—remove only any dead or wayward twigs to refine shape.
- Dwarf, globe‑forming white pine with dense, naturally tidy mounded habit.
- Soft, blue‑green needles provide year‑round color and a refined, touchable texture.
- Compact size—typically 2–4 ft. tall and wide—perfect for small gardens, borders, and containers.
- Easy‑care and adaptable; deer and rabbit resistant once established.
Blue Shag Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus ‘Blue Shag’) is a compact, four‑season workhorse that brings soft, silvery blue‑green texture to small spaces. Its naturally dense, rounded form needs no shearing to stay neat, making it an easy choice for rock gardens, foundation borders, and container accents. Highly adaptable and happiest in full sun with well‑drained soil, this dwarf conifer offers reliable color, low maintenance, and year‑round structure in a petite footprint.
Plant Description
Dwarf, globe‑shaped selection of Eastern white pine with a uniform, densely branched mound that stays tidy without pruning; ideal as a small specimen or foreground evergreen.
Foliage & Color
Short, soft, blue‑green needles (bundled in fives) create a plush, touchable texture and cool tone that contrasts beautifully with darker conifers and warm‑hued perennials.
Sun Requirements
Best in full sun; tolerates light, open shade in hotter regions while maintaining a compact habit.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish roots; once established, water when the top couple inches of soil are dry—avoid chronically wet sites.
Soil Requirements
Prefers fertile, well‑drained soil yet adapts to a range of conditions; mulch to conserve moisture and moderate temperature, keeping mulch a few inches from the trunk.
Growth & Size
Slow to moderate growth; typically matures to about 2–4 ft. tall and 2–4 ft. wide with a naturally rounded outline suited to tight spaces.
Hardiness
Cold hardy in USDA Zones 3–8, delivering dependable year‑round structure in cold‑winter climates.
Special Features
Easy care; compact form; deer and rabbit resistant; evergreen color and texture for four‑season interest.
Landscape Uses
Excellent for rock gardens, mixed borders, foundation plantings, conifer collections, and patio containers; pairs well with Japanese maples, ornamental grasses, and colorful shrubs.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well‑drained soil. Water consistently the first season, then as needed. Feed lightly in early spring. Routine pruning is unnecessary—remove only any dead or wayward twigs to refine shape.
