Pinus parviflora Azuma-goyo Group

A dwarf, slow-growing, evergreen coniferous tree only reaching 60cm (2ft) high and 40cm (16in) across after around ten years, and 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft) at maturity. The tree has a densely, conical profile The short, blue-green needles are stiff and densely produced in groups of five at the tips of new stems. They are approximately 3cm (1¼in) long and slightly curved forwards, so that they surround the buds at the tips of the stems. It is an ideal choice for a small city, or courtyard garden, where an architectural or evergreen focal point is needed; for container growing, or for inclusion in the rockery