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Japanese White Pine

Pinus parviflora 'Glauca'

Illustration of Japanese White Pine

Japanese White Pine is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering varies by climate.

TypeShrub
Mature height300 cm
Spread250 cm
Aspectfull sun
FoliageEvergreen
HardinessUSDA 5a-8b, RHS H6
Pollinator-friendlyNo
Pet-safeNot confirmed

Where to use it in a border

At around 300 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 250 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 5a to 8b and rated H6 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, evergreen plants.

Border Builder uses Japanese White 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.

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Flowering through the year

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Worth knowing

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

Garden styles

Versatile across planting styles.