Blue Shag Eastern White Pine
Blue Shag Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag')
Blue Shag Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag') is a compact, globe-shaped selection of the native Eastern White Pine, known for its soft texture and dense blue-green needles. With its slow growth and naturally rounded form, this versatile conifer is perfect for foundation plantings, low hedges, or adding evergreen structure to mixed borders and small gardens.
Distinctive Features
'Blue Shag' typically matures at 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, forming a rounded, mounded shape without the need for pruning. The finely textured needles are soft to the touch and exhibit a silvery blue-green hue. Its dense branching and compact habit make it one of the most popular dwarf pines for residential landscapes.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Ideal Uses
- Foundation plantings and entryway beds
- Low-maintenance evergreen hedges
- Mixed borders and shrub gardens
- Dwarf conifer groupings
- Focal point in small gardens or courtyard spaces
Low Maintenance Care
- Requires no pruning to maintain shape
- Water regularly during the first season
- Mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds
- Fertilize lightly in early spring if needed
- Tolerates some shade but performs best with ample sun
Why Choose Blue Shag Eastern White Pine
- Compact, globe form fits tight spaces
- Soft blue-green needles add color and texture
- Low-maintenance and naturally tidy
- Cold hardy and long-lived
- Provides a compact evergreen focal point for modern or traditional gardens
Blue Shag Eastern White Pine delivers soft texture and reliable form, making it an ideal evergreen focal point in spaces where size, beauty, and structure all matter.
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