Compact Japanese White Pine
Compact Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora 'Compacta')
Compact Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora 'Compacta') is a slow-growing, semi-dwarf conifer that offers all the elegance of Japanese White Pine in a scaled-down form. With its graceful, windswept branching and soft blue-green needles, this cultivar is ideal for smaller landscapes, foundation beds, and refined garden designs where year-round structure and subtle color are desired.
Distinctive Features
'Compacta' features short, twisted needles in shades of silvery blue to green, arranged in dense tufts along finely layered branches. The growth habit is upright to spreading, developing a broad, softly mounded form that typically matures at 6 to 10 feet tall and wide. Over time, the tree takes on a windswept, artistic appearance that lends visual movement and maturity to the garden.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained loam, sandy, or gritty soils
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7
Ideal Uses
- Small gardens and structured landscapes
- Japanese-style plantings and rock gardens
- Foundation beds and low borders
- Dwarf conifer collections
- Focal point in refined, low-maintenance designs
Low Maintenance Care
- Requires little pruning; selective shaping can enhance form
- Water regularly during the first few growing seasons
- Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots
- Fertilize lightly in early spring if growth is slow
- Protect from harsh winter wind in exposed areas
Why Choose Compact Japanese White Pine
- Graceful, layered branching in a manageable size
- Blue-green needles provide soft year-round color
- Ideal for small spaces, collectors, and artistic gardens
- Low-maintenance and long-lived
- Provides a sculptural evergreen focal point with subtle movement
Compact Japanese White Pine offers classic elegance in a compact package, serving as a reliable evergreen focal point in spaces where beauty, form, and longevity are equally important.
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