Evergreen Tree – Compact Tanyosho Pine

Compact Tanyosho Pine 

Botanical name: pinus densiflora ‘umbraculifera compacta’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 12 ft in height with a spread of up to 18 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 4-8

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: grows 3-6 hours of sun per year 

Pruning instructions: prune new growth during the summer months to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the late winter/early spring months 

Landscape use: focal point, container plant, zen gardens, coastal gardens

Special features: compact form, attractive bark, deer resistant, rabbit resistant

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: azaleas, junipers, nandinas, barberry 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no