Pinus sylvestris 'Chantry Blue' - Dwarf blue pine

Height of seedling 1 0-30 cm a

   

Frost resistance -30°C Target height 0.7 meters

Pinus sylvestris 'Chantry Blue' is a bright blue needle-cone form of pine that eventually forms a large pyramidal bush. Height 60-75cm x width 75cm in approx. 10 years. Ideally suited for visible planting areas, does not like shade and prefers free-draining soil.

• Soil type : Acidic, alkaline, heavy clay, light sandy, normal, thin calcareous
• Press type : Evergreen
• Leaf color : Silver/grey

• Height after 10 years* : 60-75 cm
• Special features : Architectural, conical shape

An attractive little blue pine, Pinus sylvestris 'Chantry Blue' adds structure and color to the garden, especially in winter when other plants die back. Commonly known as Scot's Pine, this variety has blue-green needles year-round and an irregular, bushy habit. The small cones are about 2 inches in size and ripen gray or reddish-brown. The skin is also reddish and peels off pleasantly.

Estimated height 1.5 x 1 meter wide in 20 years 'Chantry Blue' is the perfect choice as a dwarf pine for a small garden. This low maintenance, slow growing Blue Conifer was named by Don Hatch of Chantry Nursery in Devon.

Pinus sylvestris Chantry Blue planting instructions

Potted ornamental Blue Scot's Pine trees can be planted at any time of the year. Prepare the site by removing all weeds and grass within one meter of your desired planting hole, then dig a hole deep and about 2x the width of your root mass. We recommend digging a square hole because it encourages the roots to grow straight, not inside the hole. To help your tree grow more efficiently, we recommend rooting (sprinkle in the hole for potted trees), especially if your soil is poor. Carefully loosen the roots and place in the planting hole.

If your soil is poor, mix 50% native soil with 50% high quality compost, fill the hole and gently firm. Do not pour soil around the collar of the tree as this can cause problems. We recommend planting young trees with a series of stakes and ties. If you want to know how to use a wooden stake and a tie, watch our instructional video .

Aftercare of Scot's Pine Chantry Blue

If you are planting conifers in dry weather, water well and regularly for the first few months. The same applies to spring and summer plantings. Be sure to keep an eye on the young tree and increase watering if there are long periods of hot or dry weather. If you plant in the fall, you may only need to water the tree a little. We also have a selection of watering kits to suit different planting systems.

Once an area is planted, it is important to keep the area free of competing weeds and grasses for the first few growing seasons. Using a glyphosate-based herbicide or installing mulch mats and bark chips will help with this. Just don't cut the grass around the area as this will only encourage it to grow more vigorously. If you know that your area is prone to rabbits, we recommend using a rabbit guard.

Pinus sylvestris Chantry Blue pruning instructions

Dwarf Scot's Pine trees do not require much pruning. Only remove dead, diseased or awkwardly placed branches from the pine tree as soon as you see them.

Pinus sylvestris 'Chantry Blue' is a slow-growing, upright, pyramidal to irregular, coniferous, evergreen tree with reddish, exfoliating bark, stiff, blue-green to silver-green, needle-like leaves and small, gray or red. brown female cones that remain on the tree for years. Pinus sylvestris 'Chantry Blue' can grow in any soil, chalky, loamy, sandy or loamy, as long as it is well drained. It likes full sun and thrives in coastal conditions. Ideal for coastal areas. It is frost-resistant and adaptable to exposed sites. Withstands urban pollution. A low-maintenance plant, no pruning required. 'Chantry Blue' is an attractive, hardy, architectural tree with beautiful blue-green leaves, suitable for free-form, cottage, coastal and urban gardens. Excellent as a specimen or accent plant. Suitable for beds and borders. Suitable for growing in containers.