Pinus pinea Silver Crest

A compact, slow-growing selection of the stone pine, valued for its dense, slightly silvery-blue needles and neat, architectural habit. Thrives in full sun and well-drained, light soils; evergreen foliage provides year-round structure for sunny borders, gravel plantings and feature containers in sheltered, well-drained sites.

Position: Full sun Rate of Growth: Slow Soil: Well-drained; light sandy or chalky soils; moderately fertile Hardiness: Hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
facing:south
facing:west
soiltype:light-sandy
soiltype:chalky
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:dry-sandy
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
leafcolour:silver
gardenstyle:architectural