
Plants
Pine, Dwarf Siberian / Pinus pumila
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Geographical origins: Mountains of north-east Asia, Japan.
Adult size: Height up to 1.5m (more rarely 3m), spread up to 2.5m.
Foliage: Evergreen.
Type of soil: Preferably poor and acid. Well drained.
Climate: Hardy at least to -20°C.
Site: Partial shade to full sun.
Characteristics and uses:
The Dwarf Siberian Pine is a small Pine tree generally larger than tall, with a rounded shape. It thrives in flowering beds or grown on its own. Its dense foliage has needles grouped in 5 and its trunk is crooked. In the spring, its small cones adorn superb colours: purple for the females and red for the males. Some also call it creeping Pine, particularly in English-speaking countries. The Dwarf Siberian Pine is also an ideal specimen for Bonsais’ lovers. -