Pinus pinea 'Silver Crest'

New to us this is handsome, slow growing selection of Stone Pine, gradually developing into a small tree which has lovely silvery-green juvenile foliage and a conical habit when young. Established plants, gradually spread into more rounded trees.

The mature needles are dark green and large rounded cones appear on established specimens. The trunk gradually becomes deeply fissured as it ages.

Best in a position with plenty of sun and good drainage. 

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained soil. Pinus pinea 'Silver Crest' is drought tolerant.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Slow or moderate once established.
• Habit: Eventually a small to medium sized tree with a broad, spreading crown.
  • Height: 6 - 8 m (20 - 26 ft)
  • Spread: 5 - 6 m (16 - 20 ft)

• Notes: The immature foliage is silver green in colour. These young leaves are replaced by the more familiar dark green needles as the tree grows.