15 Different Types of Small Pine Trees
There are many different plants, flowers, and small trees that you can add to your garden or your flower bed areas along your driveway or sidewalk, but if it is privacy you want, small pine trees should be your top choice. There is an array of different types of small pine trees available that you can plant and grow in your yard or landscaping. Not only are they pretty to look at, but you can space them out in such a way that they can act as somewhat of a barrier, wall, or fencing between your property and the properties of the neighbors surrounding you. In addition to beauty, pine trees add pops of color and fragrance to your yard.
Most pine trees are easy to grow, and they hold on to their beautiful green and lush foliage all year round, which helps to make your garden, yard, or landscaping look gorgeous all year long. The problem is, regular-sized Evergreen trees can reach heights of 20 to 60 feet or more, which may be too much for your yard or even your neighborhood. This is the reason that small pine trees are a better option for your yard, garden area, or landscaping to beautify your home while providing you with a certain amount of privacy.
To help you plan your next landscaping, gardening, or yard work project or to simply provide you with information about different types of small pine trees that you can identify as you take a walk through the woods or even your own neighborhood, we have listed 15 different types of small pine trees along with information about each one to help you out. Read on for our list below.
1. Colorado Blue Spruce
The Colorado blue spruce tree is also known as the Picea pungens and it is a dwarf pine tree that is native to, you guessed it, the state of Colorado. This beautiful tree is also known as a blue weeping spruce and is an Evergreen-type plant that boasts silvery blue needles. When it grows it begins to spread downwards to form a skirt-type shape. It is a beautiful tree to add to your garden, landscaping, or yard and is easy to take care of, and requires very little maintenance. The blooming season for the Colorado Blue Spruce Tree is in the spring and its USDA growing zone is 2 to 8. It thrives in soil that is well-drained and acidic. This particular tree needs a full amount of sunshine and it will grow to between five and 10 feet tall and will possibly be about five to 10 feet wide.
2. Chalet Swiss Stone Pine
The Chalet Swiss Stone Pine tree has the formal name of pinus cembra and is another very popular dwarf pine tree to use in your garden, landscaping, or lawn. It is a native pine tree of the central area of Europe. This tree sports very beautiful needles that are a silvery blue in color and produces oblong pine cones that are a mix of purple and brown colors. This street grows rigidly in a column shape, which means it is a great tree to use around entrances to your house and even along your driveway. This tree is very easy to maintain and blooms every spring. Its growing zone ranges from about 3 to 7 and it likes to be situated in full sunlight. You should plant this tree in sandy loams or well-drained soil so it can grow to its average height of about five to eight feet tall. It can end up being about two to four feet wide.
3. Japanese Black Pine Tree
Known by its formal name of Pinus thunbergii, the Japanese black pine is a great choice to add to any garden, flower bed, or lawn. This tree is native to the state of North Carolina but it can adapt very easily and will grow and thrive in other areas throughout the entire world. It grows to be a pyramid-shaped tree that is not perfectly shaped and boasts green needles that give this tree its natural beauty. This tree will bloom every spring and has a growing zone of about 5 to 8. It grows best in full sunlight and enjoys very moist but still well-drained soil. The Japanese black pine tree will grow to a height of about 20 to 60 inches tall and about 6 to 18 feet wide.
4. Dwarf Alberta Spruce
The Dwarf Alberta Spruce is also known by its proper scientific name of Picea glauca ‘Conica’ and it puts you in the mind of a Christmas tree. It can even be decorated and used as a small Christmas tree around your home during the holiday season. This tree is also sometimes referred to as a white spruce tree, according to Gardening Know How. It is a small Evergreen tree that will make your yard look strikingly beautiful all year round. This little pine tree blooms late in the spring or early in the fall and has a growing zone of two to eight. It will grow well in either full sun or partial shade and does well in moist soil that is full of minerals and very well drained. This tree will only grow to about eight feet tall and five feet wide.
5. Dwarf Balsam Fir Tree
The dwarf balsam fir tree is also referred to as Abies balsamea ‘Nana’ and is one of the most gorgeous trees on our list. It is a dwarf pine tree that is native to North America. This beautiful balsam fir tree stands out since it has very shiny dark green leaves and needles that grow in the shape of a globe when they are clustered together. The needles also give off a beautiful aroma. This particular tree is the slow-growing one, but it will bloom in your garden or landscaping during all four seasons, all year long. Its growing zone by the USDA is 3B and it thrives in full sun or partial shade. This particular tree grows best in soil that is moist yet well drained and acidic. This tree only grows to about two feet tall and three feet wide.
6. Hinoki Cypress Tree
The Hinoki cypress is considered to be an ornamental tree and has the scientific name of Chamaecyparis obtuse. It is a dwarf tree that is native to the country of Japan and it is considered to be one of the very most valuable timber woods in Japan. The timber from this tree is used for a variety of purposes and although it can be attacked by certain types of pests, that issue can be mitigated through the use of pesticides. This tree’s blooming season is March to April every year and it enjoys full sunlight. It will grow well in moist, well-drained soil and has a growing zone of five to eight as it reaches heights of 40 to 75 feet tall and 10 to 20 feet wide. It is a larger tree than some of the others on the list.
7. Korean Fir Tree
The Korean fir tree, also known as Abies koreana, will provide your garden or landscaping area with beautiful bursts of color since it will produce pine cones that are a pretty purple when it comes to color. This tree is also considered an ornamental tree since it grows slowly, requires only medium effort when it comes to maintenance, and blooms all year long during all four seasons. The USDA growing zone for this tree is five to seven and it grows to its fullest potential in full sunlight or partial shade. The Korean Fir Tree likes its soil to be as acidic as it grows to 15 to 30 feet tall and six to 12 feet wide.
8. Norway Spruce Tree
The Norway spruce tree can live for thousands of years without losing its beauty or vitality. This tree is also known as Picea abies and produces leaves that look like needles with white speckled lines on them. This tree produces diamond-shaped pine cones that are a reddish-brown color. This tree will beautify your yard and will bloom every June. Its growing zone is 3 to 7 and it thrives the most in full sunlight after it is planted in soil that is very well drained and acidic. This tree can grow to about 40 to 60 inches tall and 25 to 30 inches wide. The wood from this beautiful tree is a popular choice among people who make furniture and other wooden items.
9. Asian Bell Tree
The Asian bell tree is also referred to by its more formal name of Radermachera sinica. This tree is very popular throughout China and is also known as the China doll tree since it is so beautiful, delicate, and pleasing to the eye. This tree is considered to be a dwarf ornamental tree that grows very slowly and will eventually produce very dense, shiny, green foliage. From the late spring to early summer every year, this beautiful tree with a USDA growing zone of 10 to 11 will bloom with flowers that are shaped like trumpets and have a touch of yellow on each one of them while giving off a very beautiful fragrance. This tree grows well in partial shade to full sunlight and likes very loamy and well-drained soil. It only grows to about one to three feet tall and one to three feet in width.
10. Mugo Pine Tree
According to Bellarmine University, the Mugo Pine tree, which has the scientific name of Pinus mugo, is a native tree to the European Alpine area. It is more dominant in areas throughout the world that have high altitudes. This tree is unique in the fact that while it does bloom in the spring every year, once every four years it loses its needles and helps facilitate soil erosion. This tree, with the USDA growing zone of three through 7, likes soil that is slightly acidic and well-drained. This tree will grow to about 20 inches tall and 25 inches wide and is used throughout the world for medicinal purposes as well as for the native tea in the country of Bulgaria that many people there enjoy on a regular basis.
11. Dwarf Pencil Point Juniper
The pencil point juniper, also known as Juniperus communis, is part of the Cupressaceae family and is a native to the Arctic Circle. It grows into a column-style shape and is only about six inches tall and one inch wide, so it is a very small tree. This tree enjoys full sunshine and blooms every spring after it is grown in well-drained soil. It has a growing zone of two to six and adds a very unique look to your landscaping or garden. It is a beautiful miniature tree that stands slightly taller than most miniature trees.
12. Dwarf Serbian Spruce Tree
According to Fine Gardening, the Dwarf Serbian Spruce Tree boasts the scientific name of Picea omorika and is a member of the Pinaceae family. This tree enjoys full sun or partial shade, so even though it is a native tree to the Serbia region, it will grow and flourish in most climates. It has a growing zone of four and needs to be grown in soil that is well-drained and full of minerals. It is a tall and slim dwarf tree that boasts dark green needles that are shiny with purple pine cones that wildlife, including birds and other mammals, enjoy eating. It blooms in late summer and gives off a citrusy fragrance, especially after the cones that fall on the ground are stepped on and crushed by passerbys. This tree will grow to about 50 feet tall and 15 feet wide.
13. Japanese Spindle Tree
This Japanese Spindle Tree, also referred to as Euonymus japonicus, is considered to be one of the best small pine trees to add beauty to your yard while giving you the privacy you want and deserve. It has Evergreen dark green leaves that allow it to stand out in your garden, landscaping, or yard and it blooms every spring. Its leaves will change color from green to purple during the fall every year. This tree has a USDA growing zone of 629, enjoys full sun or partial shade, and will grow and flourish best when it is grown in moist, well-drained soil. When fully grown, it is about 14 1/2 feet tall and six feet wide.
14. North Star White Spruce Tree
The North Star white spruce, also known as Picea glauca ‘North star’, is most well-known for its very complex endurance against very harsh weather conditions. It only needs partial shade or full sun to survive and has a USDA growing zone of 3A. It will grow best and well-drained moist soil with plenty of nutrients and it can stand alone in an area of your landscaping or gardening or be used with others to form a barrier for more privacy. It is considered to be an ornamental tree and it can be pruned to whatever shape you wish. It stands about four feet tall when fully grown and about 12 feet wide. It blooms every spring.
15. Japanese Maple Tree
The Japanese Maple tree also has the name of Acer palmatum is a small pine tree that will add plenty of color to your landscaping scheme, lawn, or garden, since it blooms every year in May or June with beautiful purple leaves that change to bright red, yellow, and orange in the fall. This dwarf tree is native to Asian countries and there are now over 1000 different varieties. This tree can grow in partial sun or full shade, which means you can grow it close to your house or other building and it has a growing zone of 5 to 8. You should plant it in well-drained, acidic soil for it to grow and thrive, but it will still only reach 15 to 25 inches in height, and it will only be 20 inches wide, so it is a very little tree but pretty. It will be the hit with all your guests since it is such a unique little tree.
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