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Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri' (Scots pine 'Watereri')
1 hour care
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12m
Max height
Max height
12m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri'
Other names
Scots pine 'Watereri', Glauca nana
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Watereri' _ 'Watereri' is rather rare, semi-dwarf tree with very dense short bluish needles, which grow into a bonsai-like dome on twisted branches. It will eventually grow quite large at maturity.
Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri' is: Evergreen
Tree shape
Rounded to broadly spreading
Foliage
Dark-green, Blue in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Pine needle cast Pine needle cast
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri' (Scots pine 'Watereri') will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in free-draining soil in any sunny aspect.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri'
Other names
Scots pine 'Watereri', Glauca nana
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Watereri' _ 'Watereri' is rather rare, semi-dwarf tree with very dense short bluish needles, which grow into a bonsai-like dome on twisted branches. It will eventually grow quite large at maturity.
Foliage
Evergreen
Tree shape
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Colour
Foliage
Dark-green, Blue in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri' (Scots pine 'Watereri') will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in free-draining soil in any sunny aspect.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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