Slash Pine 20/40cm (P9)
Pinus elliottii
£13.55
Slash Pine is a striking evergreen tree for UK gardens in milder areas. This variety of Pinus elliottii boasts long, dark green needles and a tall, straight form. It’s a relatively hardy, low-maintenance choice that brings a touch of the exotic to any outdoor space.
- ✓ Distinctive long needles up to 30cm in length, creating a lush, feathery appearance
- ✓ Fast-growing tree, ideal for creating quick height and structure in larger gardens
- ✓ Unique reddish-brown bark adds winter interest to the garden
- ✓ Tolerant of coastal conditions, perfect for seaside gardens
- ✓ Quality UK stock from Yarrow Gardens
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The Slash Pine is a robust and attractive evergreen tree that can add a touch of Southern charm to UK gardens. Native to the southeastern United States, this pine has adapted well to various climates, including the British Isles.
Slash Pines are known for their tall, straight trunks and open, rounded crowns. The bark is thick and scaly, starting reddish-brown and darkening with age. This feature adds visual interest, especially in winter.
The needles of the Slash Pine are long, dark green, and grow in clusters of two or three. They create a soft, whispy appearance that sways gracefully in the breeze. This foliage provides year-round greenery and a pleasant pine scent.
In spring, the tree produces small, purplish cones that mature to brown over 18 months. These cones add to the tree’s ornamental value and are popular with wildlife.
Slash Pines are relatively fast-growing trees, making them a good choice if you’re looking to establish a privacy screen or windbreak. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil but are adaptable to various conditions once established.
These pines are quite hardy and resistant to many pests and diseases. They’re also tolerant of salt spray, making them suitable for coastal gardens. Their deep root system helps them withstand strong winds.
While not as common in the UK as some other pines, the Slash Pine can be a unique addition to your garden. It offers a blend of ornamental appeal and practical benefits, making it a versatile choice for larger spaces.
Slash Pine is relatively easy to care for, which is good news for UK gardeners. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, but it’s adaptable to various soil types. When you first plant it, water regularly for the first growing season to help it establish. After that, it’s quite drought-tolerant. You don’t need to feed it much – a light application of general-purpose fertiliser in spring is enough. Pruning isn’t usually necessary unless you want to remove any dead or damaged branches. In colder areas of the UK, it might need some protection from harsh winter winds. Overall, with minimal care, your Slash Pine will grow into a healthy and impressive tree.
Grown from seed at our nursery.
Protect from frost – not hardy in northern areas.
Supplied well rooted in a 9cm pot.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Pot Size
9cm
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
1°C to 5°C (H2)
When MatureSafety
Pollen Allergies, Thorns
Watering
Little
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Fragrance
Strong
Highly Fragrant
Long Needles
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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