Gimborn's Pyramid Japanese White Pine

Gimborn's Pyramid Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora 'Gimborn's Pyramid')

Gimborn's Pyramid Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora 'Gimborn's Pyramid') is a slow-growing, pyramidal selection valued for its strong vertical form and attractive silvery-blue needles. It offers excellent structural presence and is a favorite among those looking for an upright conifer with refined texture and low maintenance needs.

Distinctive Features

This cultivar grows in a narrow, upright pyramid with short, twisted needles in hues of blue to blue-green. It typically reaches 10 to 15 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, maintaining a consistent shape with minimal pruning. The dense foliage and strong lines make it an architectural standout in both formal and naturalistic designs.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7

Ideal Uses

• Vertical accent or specimen tree
• Formal landscapes or narrow spaces
• Focal point in conifer gardens
• Architectural backdrop or entryway planting
• Winter-interest and year-round structure

Low Maintenance Care

• Very little pruning required
• Water during establishment and dry periods
• Mulch root zone for consistent moisture
• Fertilize lightly in spring
• Best in locations sheltered from harsh wind

Why Choose Gimborn's Pyramid Japanese White Pine

• Strong pyramidal form for vertical interest
• Beautiful blue-green foliage year-round
• Ideal for formal or space-limited landscapes
• Low-maintenance and highly ornamental
• Provides a vertical evergreen focal point with bold structure

Gimborn's Pyramid Japanese White Pine brings vertical form and color to the garden, offering a striking evergreen focal point with clean lines and sculptural beauty.