Dwarf, creeping conifer cultivated in rockery gardens, pots and flowerbeds. Bonsai.
The young buds and pine cones are used in today’s culinary recipes. Let them dry to prepare juices. Prune yearly at the end of winter to keep it compact.
Evergreen tree or shrub reaching 5m. Extended shape. Dark green acicules shorter than those of P. mugo mugo.
It needs loamy, sandy, humid and well drained soils.
Direct sowing. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Calendar| I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
| Sow outdoors |
| Average germination (%) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
| Germination (in days) | 21 |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Bonsai, Clump, Container growing, Gardening, Reforestation, Rock garden |
| Seeds per gram | 200 |
| Soil - Moisture | Moist, Well-drained |
| Soil - Type | Sand |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !