Pinus koraiensis 'NANA'

Pinus koraiensis 'NANA'
dwarf Korean pine

SIZE/TYPE	medium-sized shrub
USUAL HEIGHT	2-3m
USUAL WIDTH	1.5-2m
LEAVES	evergreen conifer
COLOUR OF LEAVES	blue-green
LOCATION	full sun
USDA zone (lowest)	3 (down to -40°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Conifers Rarities

Korean pine belongs to the most beautiful pines of our climate. It originates in regions of Amur, Korea, and northern China. It bears long, stiff, partly curved needles that are borne in whorls of 5. They fall down after 2 years revealing smooth, grey-brown bark. Korean pine makes a regular, conical shape but, being a very slow grower, it needs some time to show it.

Nana is a dwarf variety of Korean pine, forming broadly pyramidal shrubs of about 2-3 meters in full maturity which will take several decades. Long needles have a silver line which makes the whole plant look silvery blue-green. It can be pruned or clipped in mid spring by cutting or removing new shoots.

All pines love sunny sites and dislike wet ground. It can live on either fertile of poor soil. Korean pine is very hardy - it can take about -40°C (USDA zone 3) which is why it is popular especially in northern countries where it is absolutely unharmed by harsh winters. It is suitable for outdoor pots.

Last update 25-01-2019

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FEATHERED - These are trees with branches growing already from the base of the trunk and up along the stem.
GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.