Blue Lou Japanese White Pine
Blue Lou Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora 'Blue Lou')
Blue Lou Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora 'Blue Lou') is a compact, slow-growing conifer known for its striking powder-blue needles and tidy, rounded form. This refined cultivar offers four-season color and texture in a manageable size, making it an excellent choice for conifer collectors, foundation beds, and small gardens. Its distinctive foliage and naturally compact shape make it both ornamental and versatile in design.
Distinctive Features
'Blue Lou' features short, twisted needles in a vivid silver-blue hue that hold their color beautifully through winter. The plant forms a dense, dome-like shape, growing slowly to about 2 to 4 feet tall and wide over many years. Its neat habit requires no pruning and makes it particularly appealing as a low-maintenance accent in detailed garden spaces.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; prefers even moisture during establishment
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7
Ideal Uses
- Rock gardens and alpine plantings
- Dwarf conifer collections
- Foundation beds and small-scale borders
- Containers and trough gardens
- Focal point in Japanese or formal gardens
Low Maintenance Care
- Requires no pruning to maintain shape
- Water regularly during the first growing seasons
- Apply mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Fertilize in early spring if needed
- Protect from drying winter wind in exposed locations
Why Choose Blue Lou Japanese White Pine
- Bright powder-blue needles offer standout color
- Naturally compact and slow-growing
- Perfect fit for small gardens and containers
- Low-maintenance and structurally tidy
- Provides a colorful evergreen focal point with year-round interest
Blue Lou Japanese White Pine brings vibrant needle color and sculpted form to even the smallest garden spaces, making it a bold and dependable evergreen focal point in refined or naturalistic designs.
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