Pinus parviflora 'Kiyomatsu' (Kiyomatsu Japanese White Pine)


Botanical Information

FamilyPinaceae
GenusPinus
Speciesparviflora
Cultivar'Kiyomatsu'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginThe cultivar name, 'Kiyomatsu' means 'fresh pine' in Japanese.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
HeightUp to 60 cm
SpreadUp to 60 cm
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionPinus parviflora 'Kiyomatsu' is a dwarf evergreen conifer with needle-like, yellow-green foliage.
ShapeRounded.
CultivationGrow in full sun, in well-drained soil.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionNeedle-like, 5 per fascicle, light yellow-green, softly textured.

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