Pinus parviflora Gimborn's Ideal 4'
Pinus parviflora Gimborn's Ideal 4'
Gimborn's Ideal Japanese White Pine
Unique branching characteristics
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Slow-growing, irregular, narrow-pyramidal selection of Japanese White Pine with dense branching and long, fine, curved needles that are silver-blue in early spring, gradually turning dark, steel-blue by late summer and throughout winter. Easy to keep at a manageable size through pruning. Used in Bonsai and in Japanese style landscapes.
Botanical Name- Pinus parviflora 'Gimborn's Ideal'
Pronunciation- PY-nus par-vih-FLOR-uh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 3 ft
Mature Height- 6 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Moist, well-drained soil
Current Size- 4'
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Companion Plants- Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' (upright purple, conifer accent)
Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter; water regularly when young and mulch.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead or damaged branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a conifer fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Alleviate clay compaction around the root zone for best results.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone
Possible Issues- Pine sawfly, needle blight, bark beetles
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