Pinus Strobus ‘Nana’

Dwarf Eastern White Pine

Evergreen conifer with a compact, slow-growing, rounded to broadly pyramidal habit, forming a dense miniature version of Eastern White Pine. It is a dwarf selection valued for its soft texture, graceful appearance, and smaller size compared to the species, making it suitable for ornamental landscapes.

The foliage consists of long, soft, flexible needles grouped in bundles of five. The needles are blue-green to silvery green and create a fine, airy texture typical of White Pine. The dense branching and compact form provide year-round evergreen interest while maintaining the elegant character of the species.

Pinus strobus ‘Nana’ prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It performs best in sandy or loamy soils and does not tolerate prolonged wet conditions or heavy soil compaction. Once established, it shows moderate drought tolerance and good cold hardiness. It is ideal for small gardens, foundation plantings, rock gardens, specimen planting, and mixed evergreen compositions.

Datasheet

Sunshine Partial-shade, Sunny
Height 1 to 3m
Width 1 to 3m
Hardiness zone 3a, 3b
Location Flowerbed, Isolated, Rockery
Cut flower Non
Fragrant flower Non
Attracts birds Oui
Attracts butterflies Non
Edible Oui
Soil Type Moderately dry / well-drained soil
Environmental conditions Low salt resistance, Moderate drought resistance, Moderate pollution resistance
Foliage Blue-green, Silver-green
Fruits No
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