Scots Pine, European Redwood, Scotch Pine 'Pixie'

Pinussylvestris

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pinus (PY-nus)
Species
sylvestris (sil-VESS-triss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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Category
Shrubs
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
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Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Iowa City, Iowa

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Iowa City, IA (Zone 5a) | April 2008 | positive

Fabulous tiny cultivar, growing only about an inch a year. Dark green needles.

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