- Botanical name: Pinus pumila 'Winton'
- Common name: Glaucous dwarf siberian pine
- Family: Pinaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Blue/Green
- Key features:
- Attractive seedheads
- Cones
Pinus pumila is a dwarf coniferous evergreen pine native to north-eastern Asia. It bears bundles of long, needle-like leaves, contrasting with small pine cones.
Pinus pumila ‘Winton’ is a slow-growing shrub, suitable for growing in a low-maintenance gravel garden or rock garden. Its blue-green needles perfectly complement its purple-hued young cones.
How to grow Pinus 'Winton'
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Plant size
2.5m height
4m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
Pinus 'Winton' and wildlife
Pinus 'Winton' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Pinus 'Winton' poisonous?
Pinus 'Winton' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
