Pinus parviflora 'Aoba jo' Japanese White Pine
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Pinus parviflora 'Aoba Jo', also known as Japanese White Pine, is a charming, slow-growing evergreen with a compact, irregularly rounded form. Its soft blue-green needles are arranged in clusters of five and are slightly twisted, creating excellent texture and visual interest. Remaining naturally small, 'Aoba Jo' reaches approximately 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide in 15 years, making it an excellent choice for small gardens, rock gardens, containers, and bonsai cultivation.
- Growth Habit: Upright, compact, irregularly rounded
- 15-Year Size: Approximately 2–3 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Foliage: Soft blue-green needles arranged in clusters of five; slightly twisted for added texture
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-draining soil
- Hardiness: Zones 5-9
- Best Uses: Small gardens, rock gardens, containers, and bonsai cultivation
- Garden Interest: Year-round