Pinus parviflora 'Negishi'

Sculptural form meets year-round colour in Pinus parviflora 'Negishi', a dwarf, very slow-growing evergreen conifer prized for its irregular, architectural silhouette and ruffled canopy.Pinus parviflora 'Negishi' carries short, upward-growing stems tipped with stiff, silvery blue-green needles that curve slightly, creating movement and texture. Often used for bonsai and admired for producing attractive cones at an early age, it thrives in exposed or coastal settings and copes well with harsh winters. Its versatility shines in rock and alpine gardens, mixed borders, foundation plantings, containers on patios or terraces, and as a low-maintenance evergreen feature in small city or courtyard spaces. Suited to almost all well-drained soils, from chalky to sandy, it even makes a charming choice as a living Christmas tree that keeps its charm well beyond the holidays. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Ultimate height: 1m (3.2ft). Ultimate spread: 60cm (24in).