Pinus sylvestris 'GLOBOSA VIRIDIS'
Pinus sylvestris 'GLOBOSA VIRIDIS'
swarf scots pine
swarf scots pine
| SIZE/TYPE | medium-sized shrub |
|---|---|
| USUAL HEIGHT | 0.5-2m |
| USUAL WIDTH | 0.5-1m |
| LEAVES | evergreen conifer |
| COLOUR OF LEAVES |
 green |
| FLOWERS | insignificant or non-blooming |
| LOCATION | full sun |
| USDA zone (lowest) | 3 (down to -40°C) |
| WINTER PROTECTION | |
| FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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| FOR ZONE 7 |
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| BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Conifers |
Pine trees are superb trees which grow in a wide climate scale - from cold northern countries to hot coastal sites. They are probably most beautiful in their natural environment.
When I first saw this Globosa Viridis pine I could not believe it was a scots pine variety. Scots pines have blue-green or silvery green needles and rapid growth, while this jewel is vivid green, like a fresh lawn. It grows very slowly and compact, forming a slim cone with somewhat rounded top. Trimming is out of the question as it grows only about 1m tall when 10-15 years old.
You can combine it in a mixed border with other compact or Japanese-style plants, or make it a small specimen in a small garden. As every pine, it needs full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Do not over-water but make sure it does not dry out when re-planted. Absolutely hardy to approx. -40°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 06-01-2010
When I first saw this Globosa Viridis pine I could not believe it was a scots pine variety. Scots pines have blue-green or silvery green needles and rapid growth, while this jewel is vivid green, like a fresh lawn. It grows very slowly and compact, forming a slim cone with somewhat rounded top. Trimming is out of the question as it grows only about 1m tall when 10-15 years old.
You can combine it in a mixed border with other compact or Japanese-style plants, or make it a small specimen in a small garden. As every pine, it needs full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Do not over-water but make sure it does not dry out when re-planted. Absolutely hardy to approx. -40°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 06-01-2010
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