Sea Urchin Eastern White Pine

Sea Urchin Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Sea Urchin')

Sea Urchin Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Sea Urchin') is a miniature, globe-shaped cultivar with soft, silver-blue needles and a tidy, mounded form. Its compact size and fine texture make it ideal for small gardens, troughs, or rock gardens, where it provides year-round structure and color with almost no maintenance.

Distinctive Features

'Sea Urchin' is among the smallest cultivars of Eastern White Pine, growing slowly to about 1 to 2 feet tall and wide. Its short, dense needles form a plush surface that resembles a sea urchin, giving the plant its name. The compact, symmetrical shape and gentle blue tone make it a standout choice for collectors or anyone working with limited space.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained loam or sandy soil
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Low to moderate
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7

Ideal Uses

• Rock gardens and alpine plantings
• Container gardening and troughs
• Dwarf conifer and collector gardens
• Foundation beds and front-of-border accents
• Focal point in detailed or miniature landscapes

Low Maintenance Care

• No pruning required to maintain shape
• Water occasionally during dry periods
• Mulch to retain soil moisture and insulate roots
• Protect from foot traffic or heavy snow
• Watch for white pine pests in humid areas

Why Choose Sea Urchin Eastern White Pine

• Miniature size perfect for tight spaces
• Soft silver-blue needles provide year-round color
• Highly symmetrical and low-growing
• Low-maintenance and slow-growing
• Provides a compact evergreen focal point in small-scale gardens

Sea Urchin Eastern White Pine brings texture and charm to small spaces, making it a standout evergreen focal point for rock gardens, troughs, or collector displays.