Blue Arolla/Swiss Stone Pine 40/60cm (5L)
Pinus cembra glauca
£31.95
Blue Arolla Pine, Pinus cembra glauca, is a striking conifer with attractive blue-green needles. This slow-growing, compact pine brings year-round interest and an alpine charm to UK gardens.
- ✓ Striking blue-green needles bring year-round colour to UK gardens
- ✓ Slow-growing, compact pine ideal for small spaces or bonsai
- ✓ Hardy and low-maintenance, perfect for exposed or coastal areas
- ✓ Produces decorative cones and edible pine nuts, supporting wildlife
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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The Blue Arolla Pine, Pinus cembra glauca, is a captivating conifer that brings a touch of alpine elegance to UK gardens. This cultivar of the Swiss Stone Pine is prized for its distinctive blue-green needles, which give it a frosty, silvery appearance throughout the year. Native to the central European Alps and Carpathian Mountains, this tree has adapted well to British growing conditions, offering gardeners a taste of high-altitude beauty in their own backyards.
Pinus cembra glauca is a slow-growing tree, typically reaching heights of 6-10 metres over several decades. Its compact, pyramidal form becomes more open and rounded with age, creating an attractive silhouette in the landscape. The needles grow in bundles of five and are soft to the touch, adding a tactile element to the garden experience.
In late spring to early summer, small, inconspicuous flowers appear, followed by large, decorative cones that take up to three years to mature. These cones are not only ornamental but also produce edible pine nuts, adding a foraging aspect to this ornamental tree.
The Blue Arolla Pine is incredibly hardy, withstanding harsh winds and cold temperatures, making it suitable for exposed gardens or coastal areas. Its slow growth rate and compact form make it an excellent choice for smaller gardens or as a focal point in rock gardens, where its blue-green colouring can complement other alpine plants.
In UK gardens, this pine offers year-round interest and requires minimal maintenance once established. Its evergreen nature provides structure and colour during the winter months when deciduous plants are bare. The tree’s dense branching pattern also makes it an excellent choice for creating natural screens or windbreaks.
Beyond its ornamental value, the Blue Arolla Pine supports wildlife by providing shelter for birds and small mammals. Its seeds, when produced, are a food source for various species, including nuthatches and woodpeckers.
Whether used as a stand-alone specimen, in groups to create a mini-forest effect, or as part of a mixed conifer border or even as a bonsai subject., Pinus cembra glauca brings a sense of timeless beauty and alpine charm to UK landscapes. Its blue-green needles, architectural form, and low-maintenance nature make it a valuable addition to gardens seeking year-round interest and a touch of mountain majesty.
Supplied approx 40/60cm tall in a 5 litre pot.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Pot Size
5 Litre
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Blue
Hardiness
-20°C and below (H7)
When MatureSafety
Child Safe, Pollen Allergies, Pet Safe
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Neutral
Dwarf
Rare / Hard to Find
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
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Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | |
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | This item |
Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
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