Pinus pumila
Dwarf Siberian Pine
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Dwarf Siberian Pine (Pinus pumila) - Description
Pinus pumila (common names Siberian dwarf pine, dwarf Siberian pine, Japanese stone pine or creeping pine) is a native of northeastern Asia, including the islands of Japan. It shares the common name creeping pine with several other plants.
Dwarf Siberian Pine (Pinus pumila) - Blooming
The leaves persist for about 2-4 years and longer for some species. The buds produced in winter are often resinouse. Pinus is monoecious. The female cones are brown and take 2-3 years to ripen. Male cones are found at the base of the plant.
Dwarf Siberian Pine (Pinus pumila) - Growth
Evergreen, coniferous trees and shrubs. Pines grow best in full sun. Some species are slow growing and work well in a rock garden or as part of a border. Pines make good windbreaks and are suitable specimen trees.
Dwarf Siberian Pine (Pinus pumila) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Dwarf Siberian Pine (Pinus pumila) - Pest
Mealybugs, sawfly, scale insects, caterpillars, miners, and borers. Other issues include butt rot, tar spot, cone rust, pitch canker, blister rust, blights, and brown cubical rot.
Dwarf Siberian Pine (Pinus pumila) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. aristata persist for up to 20 years.
Dwarf Siberian Pine (Pinus pumila) - Soil and irrigation
Grows in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
