Low Glow Japanese Red Pine
Pinus densiflora 'Low Glow'
Low Glow Japanese Red Pine is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun and loam, sandy soil or acid soil, flowering varies by climate.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 90 cm |
| Spread | 150 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 5a-7b |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 90 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 150 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 5a to 7b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, acid soil, evergreen plants.
Border Builder uses Low Glow Japanese Red Pine's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- African Daisyto edge in front
- Dusty Millerto edge in front
- Fountain Grass 'Little Bunny'to edge in front
- Korean Feather Reed Grassto flower when it does not
- Mugo Pine 'Mops'as a partner at the same level
- Russian Sage 'Little Spire'to flower when it does not