Pinus clausa (Dwarf Sand Pine)
Pinus clausa (Dwarf Sand Pine) with lush needle foliage standing in a black plastic container
Botanical name: Pinus clausa
Common names: Dwarf Sand Pine, Sams Hoola Sand Pine
Family: Pinaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8-9
Plant form: Large bush; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageVery interesting specimen pine with dwarf habit. It grows only to 5-6 ft tall. Can be grown in a pot as miniature pine tree or in the ground as a unique specimen plant. You can keep it as a real miniature Christmas tree year after year. Has excellent drought resistance once established. Avoid irrigation in the canopy. The dwarf variety shown on the pictures is grafted on regular pine; the large needles on the bottom (below graft) eventually die back.
Similar plants: Pinus clausa (Dwarf Sand Pine)
Pinus clausa (Dwarf Sand Pine) stands in a black container with dense needle foliage upright.
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