Cut
bushy, dense
Needles
short and stiff
Growth rate
slow
Requirements
sunny or partially shaded position; soil: tolerant of different soil types
Application
small gardens, rock gardens, containers, colorful garden beds
Special features
intensely blue needles, compact growth, good drought resistance
Scots Pine ‘Treasure’ is a slow-growing variety with a dense, bushy habit. Its main decorative feature is its short, stiff, intensely blue needles, which make it stand out among typical green conifers.
This variety does not require pruning and shows high resistance to various external conditions. It looks particularly attractive when grafted onto a stem.
It is a tolerant plant that grows well in average garden soil and in sunny or partially shaded positions.
The plant grows densely and maintains a compact size – after 10 years, it reaches approximately 50 cm in height and 40 cm in width.
Characteristics
- Height after 10 years: 50 cm
- Width after 10 years: 40 cm
- Growth rate: slow
- Habit: bushy
- Needles: short, stiff, intensely blue
Growing Requirements
- Position: sunny or partially shaded
- Soil: tolerant of different soil types, average garden soil
- Moisture: moderate
Uses
- Home gardens and rock gardens: an excellent choice for small spaces.
- Colorful garden beds: intensely blue needles can create a strong accent among green and yellow varieties.
- Containers: suitable for growing in pots on terraces, balconies, and patios.
Distinctive Features
- Short, intensely blue needles are the most characteristic feature of ‘Treasure’ and give the plant its distinctive color.
- High soil tolerance and good overall resistance.
- Its compact size makes it suitable for garden beds, rock gardens, and containers.