Pacific Blue Macedonian Pine

Pacific Blue Macedonian Pine (Pinus peuce 'Pacific Blue')

Pacific Blue Macedonian Pine (Pinus peuce 'Pacific Blue') is a refined, upright-growing conifer known for its soft, silvery-blue needles and narrow, columnar form. This elegant selection offers year-round color and structure, making it a standout specimen for formal gardens, mixed borders, or as a vertical accent in conifer groupings.

Distinctive Features

'Pacific Blue' features long, flexible needles in a luminous blue-green tone, densely covering its upright branches. Its narrow, symmetrical habit typically reaches 15 to 25 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide over time, growing at a moderate pace. The overall effect is graceful and columnar, with soft texture that sets it apart from more rigid evergreens.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7

Ideal Uses

• Vertical accent in mixed plantings
• Specimen tree in formal or modern gardens
• Windbreaks and privacy screens with color interest
• Focal point in evergreen borders
• Softening architectural edges or walls

Low Maintenance Care

• Requires minimal pruning; shape only if desired
• Water deeply during dry spells, especially in early years
• Mulch to conserve moisture and insulate roots
• Fertilize in early spring for best color and vigor
• Tolerant of cold and adaptable to a range of soils

Why Choose Pacific Blue Macedonian Pine

• Striking blue foliage with year-round appeal
• Narrow, upright habit fits smaller spaces
• Soft texture contrasts well with other conifers
• Cold hardy and adaptable
• Provides a vertical evergreen focal point with subtle elegance

Pacific Blue Macedonian Pine brings form, softness, and cool color to the landscape, making it an ideal evergreen focal point in gardens that balance structure with beauty.