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Low Glow Japanese Red Pine

Scientific name: Pinus densiflora 'Low Glow'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:3 ft
Width:4 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description As it forms a low mound of bright yellow-green foliage, the cultivar Low Glow is one of the more popular versions of this dwarf Japanese Red Pine.

  Morphology:
Over time this red pine cultivar will attain a height of 2’-3’ and a width of 3’-4’, forming a mound of dense, compact foliage. This plant grows slowly at only 3”-5” per year. Needles are borne on stout horizontal branches, which thus lend to the flat-topped shape. Tan buds contrast well with the bright green foliage

  Adaptation:
Grows well in average - medium moist, well-drained soils in full sun. A light amount of shade can be tolerated in the summer.

  Pests:
None reported.
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