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Pinus nigra Brepo / 25L / 65Cm
Pinus nigra Brepo
Confirmed format: 25 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Evergreen green foliage providing year-round interest
- Compact, dwarf and slow-growing standard topiary habit
- Excellent for containers, patios and small gardens
- Fully hardy (RHS H7) and highly tolerant of coastal conditions
- Provides bird shelter and winter interest
Overview
Pinus nigra Brepo is a charming, slow-growing evergreen conifer featuring a distinctive rounded, bushy standard habit. Supplied in a 25-litre pot at approximately 65cm tall, this dwarf pine brings strong architectural form and year-round green foliage to outdoor spaces. Its compact nature makes it exceptionally well suited to containers, rockeries, gravel gardens, and smaller courtyards or balconies where space is at a premium. Exceptionally hardy and robust, it thrives in full sun and tolerates exposed, windy, and coastal locations with ease.
Why We Love It
- Provides reliable evergreen structure throughout the entire year.
- Distinctive standard topiary form creates an immediate focal point.
- Slow-growing and compact habit requires minimal maintenance.
- Outstanding tolerance for coastal environments, wind, and pollution.
- Fully hardy across Ireland down to -20°C and below.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Pinus nigra Brepo |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen conifer |
| Foliage | Evergreen green needles |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, bushy standard topiary |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Clay, loam, sand, or chalk with any pH |
| Mature Height | 100–150cm |
| Mature Spread | 100–150cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 (hardy to -20°C and below) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a position with full sun. It tolerates south-, west-, east-, and north-facing aspects, as well as sheltered or exposed, windy, and coastal locations. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Has low water needs once established, preferring dry, moderately dry, or average moisture levels in free-draining or well-drained soil. |
| Routine Care | Very easy to care for with a slow growth rate. Requires no deadheading and no support. |
Perfect For
- Patios and balconies
- Decorative containers
- Small gardens and courtyards
- Gravel gardens and rockeries
- Focal points and specimen planting
- Coastal and exposed gardens
Good to Know
- Supplied in a 25-litre pot at an initial height of approximately 65cm.
- Offers excellent wildlife value by providing bird shelter.
- Demonstrates high tolerance to urban pollution, salt, and strong winds.
Product Information
| Botanical Name | Pinus nigra Brepo |
|---|---|
| Supplied Format | 25 litre pot |
| Supplied Height | 65cm |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- conifer
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