Pinus x schwerinii 'Wiethorst' – A Hardy, Compact Pine for Year-Round Appeal
Pinus x schwerinii 'Wiethorst' is a compact, slow-growing hybrid pine that forms a dense, rounded shape with vibrant, soft green needles. It is an ideal choice for small gardens, rockeries, and containers. Reaching up to 1.5 meters in height in 10 years, this hardy pine is well-suited for various landscape designs, offering texture and structure throughout the year with minimal maintenance.
Why Grow Pinus x schwerinii 'Wiethorst'?
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Compact Growth – A slow-growing pine that reaches about 1.5 meters in 10 years, perfect for small spaces and containers.
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Soft Green Needles – Vibrant foliage provides year-round colour and texture.
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Dense, Rounded Form – Naturally forms a rounded, dense shape, adding structure to your landscape.
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Low Maintenance – Hardy and easy to care for, requiring minimal pruning or attention once established.
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Versatile & Hardy – Tolerant of a variety of soil types and weather conditions, thriving in full sun to partial shade.
Height of Plant
Pinus x schwerinii 'Wiethorst' reaches approximately 1.5 meters in height after 10 years, making it suitable for small gardens and containers.
Where to Site Your Pinus x schwerinii 'Wiethorst'
This versatile pine thrives in full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Ideal for:
- Small gardens, tight spaces, and rockeries
- Containers, patios, and bonsai collections
- Conifer and mixed plantings
How to Grow and Care for Your Pinus x schwerinii 'Wiethorst'
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Soil – Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil but can tolerate a variety of conditions.
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Light – Best in full sun for optimal growth and needle colour.
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Watering – Keep soil moist, especially during dry spells, though it is drought-tolerant once established.
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Maintenance:
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Pruning – Minimal pruning is needed. Light trimming in spring can help maintain its shape.
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Mulching – Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Pest & Disease Resistance – Resistant to pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance plant.
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Cold Hardy – Tolerates cold conditions and retains its form throughout the year.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Pinus x schwerinii 'Wiethorst' pairs beautifully with other dwarf conifers, ornamental grasses, and low-growing flowering plants. Its compact form and soft green needles make it an attractive addition to rock gardens, borders, or mixed plantings.
With its striking foliage, rounded form, and low-maintenance care, Pinus x schwerinii 'Wiethorst' is a wonderful choice for small gardens, containers, and rockeries, offering year-round structure, colour, and texture to your landscape.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
