Pinus parviflora 'Blue Lou' Dwarf Japanese White Pine
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Pinus parviflora 'Blue Lou' is a charming dwarf Japanese White Pine with a dense, compact form and naturally sculptural character. Short needles emerge green before maturing to an attractive blue-green, with an unusually twisted appearance that adds distinctive texture. Slow growing and remaining compact, 'Blue Lou' is an excellent choice for rock gardens, troughs, containers, Japanese gardens, and conifer collections.
- Growth Habit: Compact, rounded to irregular; dense and naturally sculptural
- 10-Year Size: Approximately 3 ft tall
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Foliage: Very short needles emerge green and mature to blue-green, with an unusually twisted appearance
- Light: Full sun to partial shade; best growth and foliage density occur with ample sunlight
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Hardiness: Zones 5β7
- Best Uses: Rock gardens, trough gardens, containers, Japanese gardens, conifer collections, small landscapes, and specimen plantings
- Best Feature: Unusually twisted blue-green needles combined with a compact dwarf habit
- Garden Interest: Year-round