Plant Profile: Pinus sylvestris 'Nana'

Names

Dwarf Scotch Pine

  • Photo of Pinus sylvestris 'Nana' (Pinus sylvestris 'Nana's)

Phonetic Spelling:PY-nus sil-VESS-triss NAN-uh

Genus:Pinus

Species:sylvestris

Family:Pinaceae

This cultivar features a compact, rounded shape and boasts blue-green needles that maintain their vibrant hue throughout the winter, making it an excellent addition to your winter garden.

Although not originally from the United States, it has adapted well and can be found in certain regions of the northeast and north-central areas of the country.

For optimal growth, it thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soil, though it can also endure poor, dry conditions. The plant exhibits a bushy growth habit.

However, it is susceptible to various pests, including sawflies, moths, and scale insects, and may also face challenges from Sphaeropsis tip blight.

For further details, refer to information on Pinus sylvestris.

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana' Feature Summary

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana' Image Gallery

Tags

#evergreen
#drought tolerant
#winter interest
#deer resistant
#urban conditions tolerant

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Pinus sylvestris 'Nana' Feature Summary

Flowers
Leaves
1 in. glaucous, green, straight leaves, borne two per cluster. Numerous, short, upright branches
Needles
1-3 inches
Attributes
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Acid (<6.0)
Good Drainage
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
2a
2b
3a
3b
Landscape
Winter Garden
Border
Foundation Planting
Mass Planting
Accent
Small groups
Specimen
Patio
Walkways
Lawn
Pool/Hardscape

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana' Flowers

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Flower Description

No flowers

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana' Leaves

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Leaf Description

1 in. glaucous, green, straight leaves, borne two per cluster. Numerous, short, upright branches

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Leaf Color

spa
Green

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Hairs Present

No
Yes

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Leaf Length

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana' Attributes

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana' Whole Plant Traits

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Texture

Fine
Medium
Coarse

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana' Cultural Conditions

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Soil pH

Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': NC Region

Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
2a
thermostat
2b
thermostat
3a
thermostat
3b
thermostat
4a
thermostat
4b
thermostat
5a
thermostat
5b
thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana' Stem

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana' Landscape

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Pinus sylvestris 'Nana': Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland