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RedCrocus Blue Shag Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) – Compact Blue‑Green Needled Evergreen Conifer, Live Plant for Landscape or Containers 1 Gallon Nursery Pot

RedCrocus Blue Shag Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) – Compact Blue‑Green Needled Evergreen Conifer, Live Plant for Landscape or Containers 1 Gallon Nursery Pot

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Pot Size

Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'

Description

A compact, mounded dwarf selection of Eastern white pine with soft, blue‑green needles held in dense tufts. Slow-growing and naturally rounded, it provides year-round color and fine texture without regular pruning.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for rock gardens, front-of-border accents, foundation plantings, mixed conifer beds, Japanese/zen gardens, and large containers for four-season interest.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'
  • Common Name: Blue Shag Eastern White Pine
  • Size & Growth: 2–3 ft tall x 3–5 ft wide in ~10 years; ultimately 4–6 ft wide with age; dense, mounded habit
  • Hardiness Zones: 3–7
  • Foliage Type: Needled evergreen; soft blue‑green needles in bundles of five
  • Bloom Time: Non-flowering; inconspicuous pollen cones in spring
  • Growth Rate: Slow; ~2–4 in (5–10 cm) per year
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade; best color in full sun with afternoon shade in hot climates
  • Attracts Pollinators: No; wind-pollinated conifer
  • Indoor Friendly: No; outdoor landscape plant
  • Container Friendly: Yes; suitable for many years in large, well-drained containers (protect roots in winter)
  • Deer Resistant: No; can be browsed by deer and rabbits
  • Pet Warning: Generally non-toxic to cats and dogs; ingestion of needles may cause mild GI upset
  • Fragrant: Light pine-resin aroma when brushed or warmed
  • Cut Flower: Not a cut flower; sprigs useful as cut greens in winter arrangements
  • Grows Well With: Dwarf conifers (Picea, Juniperus, Thuja), heaths & heathers (Calluna, Erica), heuchera, rhododendrons/azaleas in acidic soils

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant at the same depth as in pot with the root flare at or slightly above grade; tease circling roots; backfill with native soil; water deeply; mulch 2–3 in, keeping mulch off the trunk
  • Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist the first season; once established, tolerates short dry spells; avoid waterlogged conditions
  • Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils; slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5); avoid heavy, compacted clay
  • Humidity: Average outdoor humidity; ensure good air flow to reduce fungal issues
  • Pruning Instructions: Minimal; in late spring, pinch back candles by 1/3–1/2 to maintain shape; remove dead/damaged wood anytime; avoid cutting into old bare wood
  • Winter Care: Hardy in-ground; water well before freeze; protect young plants from harsh winter wind; in containers, insulate pots or overwinter in a sheltered, unheated area
  • Planting Depth: Set the top of the root ball level with surrounding soil; keep the root flare visible; do not bury the trunk
  • Fertilization: Light feeder; apply a slow-release, acid-forming conifer fertilizer in early spring if needed; avoid high-nitrogen, late-season applications
  • Special Care: Susceptible to white pine blister rust—avoid planting near Ribes (currants/gooseberries) where disease is present; sensitive to road salt and polluted air; provide afternoon shade in hot zones
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