Pinus parviflora 'Bonnie Bergman' Japanese Gardens

Pinus parviflora 'Bonnie Bergman' Japanese GardensA very attractive dwarf form of Japanese white pine with ascending branches, short blue green needles, and brightly colored red pollen cones in the spring. Originating from Raraflora Nursery in Pennsylvania. Hardy to zone 5.

The plant will  grow to 4ft x 4ft in a garden setting

as it grows about one third the rate of the Asian varieties

Drosera oblanceolata

and from experience we have found that the better the root system

The reddish-pink foliage becomes blood-red as the weather cools and is excellent for floral arrangements

Holland in 1990

Excellent contrasting plant to fine textured shrubs or perennials

you shouldn't attempt growing it

There are reports that this cultivar

Some specimens are staked to grow perfectly horizontal

There are small thorns amidst the branches to deter deer or other unwanted critters

After 10 years of growth the plant will measure about 16 inches tall and the same wide