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Japanese red pine ‘Low Glow’ (2L)

Pinus densiflora

£25.95

The Japanese Red Pine ‘Low Glow’ is a charming dwarf conifer perfect for UK gardens. This compact variety of Pinus densiflora is known for its glowing golden-yellow needles and manageable size. It’s a hardy, low-maintenance tree that brings year-round colour and interest to any garden setting.

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  • ✓ Exceptional Japanese Red Pine 'Low Glow' with vibrant red bark and lush green needles, perfect for UK gardens.
  • ✓ Thrives in a variety of soil types, from dry to moist, making it a versatile addition to any garden setting.
  • ✓ Low-maintenance and resilient, ideal for gardeners seeking beauty without the hassle.
  • ✓ Perfect for bonsai
  • ✓ Quality UK stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier

In stock - Usually dispatched within a few days

£25.95
1 item
£24.65
2 - 4 items
£24.13
5 - 9 items
£23.36
10+ items

Feel free to call 01257 752247 or email us if you would prefer to order on the phone or have any questions. Trade / wholesale enquiries are welcome.

The Japanese Red Pine ‘Low Glow’ is a stunning dwarf conifer that brings a touch of Eastern elegance to UK gardens. This compact variety of Pinus densiflora is prized for its unique, glowing appearance and manageable size. It’s an ideal choice for gardeners who want the beauty of a pine tree without the worry of it outgrowing their space.

‘Low Glow’ stands out with its bright, golden-yellow needles that seem to glow, especially when backlit by the sun. This eye-catching colour lasts all year round, making it a constant source of interest in your garden. In spring, the new growth emerges as a soft, lime green, creating a lovely contrast with the older, golden needles.

This slow-growing pine typically reaches a height of about 1-1.5 metres over 10 years, with a similar spread. Its compact, mounding form makes it perfect for small gardens, rock gardens, or even large containers. The dense branching pattern creates an attractive, textured appearance that looks great in both modern and traditional garden designs.

Despite its exotic origins, ‘Low Glow’ is surprisingly hardy and well-suited to the UK climate. It’s a low-maintenance plant that doesn’t need much fuss to thrive. This pine is also drought-tolerant once established, making it a good choice for gardeners looking for water-wise options.

The ‘Low Glow’ pine adds year-round structure and colour to your garden. It looks fantastic when paired with plants with contrasting colours and textures, such as purple-leaved shrubs or ornamental grasses. It’s also a great choice for creating miniature landscapes or as a focal point in a Japanese-style garden.

For gardeners after a unique, compact evergreen that brings colour and interest throughout the year, the Japanese Red Pine ‘Low Glow’ is an excellent choice. It’s a hardy, low-maintenance tree that will bring a touch of golden warmth to your garden for many years to come.

Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres

Time to ultimate height
20–50 years

Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres

Supplied in a 2 litre pot

Season of Interest

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade


Pot Size

2 litre

Foliage

Evergreen

Foliage Colour

Green

Hardiness

-20°C to -15°C (H6)

When Mature

Safety

Child Safe, Pollen Allergies, Pet Safe

Watering

Moderate

Preferred Soil Type

Any well drained soil

Preferred Soil pH

Acidic


RHS Award of Garden Merit

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.

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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.

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Delivery charges will be based on the highest applicable rate from our rate table, determined by the items in your order.
Alternatively, we offer the option to collect your items in person by prior arrangement.
These prices are based on delivery to UK Mainland. Delivery to Highlands & Islands will be more.
Delivery Class Delivery Cost
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)This item
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) £4.49 (Flat)This item
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £7.95 (Flat)
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.

We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.

We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.

Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010

You can view our Plant Healthy report here.

We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.

Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.