Cut
rounded, dense, slightly flattened
Needles
short, light green, shimmering in the sunlight
Growth rate
slow
Requirements
sunny or partially shaded position; soil: tolerant, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Application
home gardens, small gardens, rock gardens, heath gardens, container growing, group plantings
Special features
looks particularly attractive when grafted onto a stem, frost-hardy, requires no pruning, tolerates periodic drought well
Japanese Red Pine ‘Low Glow’ is a variety with a dense, rounded, slightly flattened habit. Its attractive light green needles may also develop a yellow-green shade.
It naturally maintains a compact shape and therefore does not require pruning. It looks particularly attractive when grafted onto a short stem.
It grows well in both sunny and partially shaded positions and also tolerates relatively dry soil conditions.
Characteristics
- Height after 10 years: 1.2 m
- Width after 10 years: 1.5 m
- Growth rate: slow
- Habit: rounded
- Needles: light green to yellow-green
Growing Requirements
- Position: sunny or partially shaded
- Soil: tolerant of different soil types, well-drained
- Moisture: moderate
Uses
- Home gardens and small gardens: its dense habit and light-colored needles make it stand out in garden beds.
- Rock gardens: can be planted among stones and other small conifers.
- Containers: suitable for growing on terraces and balconies.
- Group plantings: combines beautifully with other plants.
Distinctive Features
- Light green, sometimes yellow-green needles give the variety its characteristic color throughout the season.
- The variety can be grown as a shrub or grafted onto a stem, where it forms an attractive, dense crown.
- Does not require pruning or shaping.
- Fully frost-hardy.