Macedonian pine 10/20cm (Cell)
Pinus peuce
£12.55
The Macedonian Pine, Pinus peuce, is a graceful evergreen conifer known for its slender, upright form and soft, blue-green needles. It features long, slender cones and develops a narrow, conical shape that becomes more open with age. This hardy, adaptable tree is perfect for colder regions, exposed sites, or as a vertical accent in various garden styles.
- ✓ Elegant evergreen with soft, blue-green needles in bundles of five
- ✓ Produces long, slender cones up to 15 cm for added visual interest
- ✓ Highly adaptable to cold climates and exposed sites
- ✓ Ideal as a vertical accent or for creating year-round structure in gardens
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
In stock - Usually dispatched within a few days
The Macedonian Pine, Pinus peuce, is a graceful evergreen conifer that brings a touch of Balkan mountain beauty to gardens and landscapes. Known for its slender, upright form and soft, blue-green needles, this pine species offers year-round interest and a distinctive silhouette. The needles grow in bundles of five, giving the tree a full, lush appearance that remains attractive throughout the seasons. As the tree matures, it develops a straight trunk with smooth, grey bark that adds textural interest, especially in winter when the structure of the tree is more visible.
Macedonian Pine typically grows to heights of 20-30 metres in its native habitat, though it often remains smaller in cultivation, reaching 10-15 metres over several decades. It has a narrow, conical shape when young, gradually becoming more open and rounded with age. This slow to moderate growth rate makes it a good choice for gardens where a long-term, low-maintenance evergreen presence is desired.
One of the most appealing features of Pinus peuce is its cones. The tree produces long, slender cones that can reach up to 15 cm in length. These start green and mature to a light brown, often with a resinous coating that gives them a silvery sheen. The cones remain on the tree for several years before falling, providing ongoing visual interest.
Gardeners often choose the Macedonian Pine for its ornamental value and adaptability. It’s particularly useful in colder regions, as it’s one of the hardiest five-needled pines, capable of withstanding harsh winter conditions. This makes it an excellent choice for exposed or elevated sites where other trees might struggle.
This pine works well in various garden settings, from large residential gardens to public spaces and even rock gardens. Its narrow, upright form makes it suitable for smaller spaces where a vertical accent is needed. The tree’s ability to tolerate urban pollution also makes it valuable for city plantings.
For gardeners looking to add a robust, long-lived evergreen with a distinctive appearance to their outdoor space, the Macedonian Pine is an excellent option. Its soft, blue-green needles, interesting cones, and ability to thrive in challenging conditions make it a valuable addition to any suitable garden or landscape.
Caring for a Macedonian Pine is relatively straightforward, especially once established. Plant it in a spot that gets full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil but can adapt to various soil types, including poor or rocky soils. Water regularly when it’s first planted to help it establish. Once settled, it’s quite drought-tolerant but will appreciate deep watering during prolonged dry spells, especially in its first few years. You don’t need to feed it often – a light application of balanced fertiliser in spring is enough if the soil is particularly poor. Pruning isn’t necessary to maintain its shape, but you can remove any dead or damaged branches if needed. Keep an eye out for any signs of needle browning or dieback, which could indicate stress or disease. The Macedonian Pine is very hardy and can cope with harsh winters and exposed sites without extra protection.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Pot Size
Cell
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-15°C to -10°C (H5)
When MaturePreferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Rare / Hard to Find
Our deep cell trays are a smart strategy for cultivating trees with strong and deep root systems. This leads to healthier and more resilient trees that are better prepared for transplantation and long-term growth in your garden.
Extended Planting Season
Cell grown trees offer a significantly broader planting window, allowing for planting almost year-round in certain conditions. This flexibility ensures easier scheduling and enhances tree establishment due to warmer soil and more favourable weather conditions, extending beyond the traditional planting season.
Robust Root System
The roots of cell grown trees are encased and safeguarded within compost, preventing the young fibrous roots from drying out or sustaining damage. This intact root system, with its uniform and manageable shape, facilitates straightforward planting.
Convenient Storage
These trees can be effortlessly stored outdoors before planting, eliminating the need for labour-intensive temporary planting (heeling in) or costly refrigerated storage.
Ease of Handling and Planting
The extended shelf life of cell grown trees means there’s no immediate urgency to plant. Their user-friendly root system increases the likelihood of successful planting. These characteristics make them ideal for planting by novices or volunteers.
High Survival Rate
The intact root system of cell grown trees significantly boosts their chances of successful establishment, virtually removing the need for expensive replanting (beating up).
Cost-Effectiveness
While the initial purchase price of cell grown trees may be slightly higher than bare-root stock for some species, the long-term savings achieved by reducing the need for replacing failed transplants than compensates for the initial minor cost difference.
No plastic waste
Trees are often supplied plastic pots that are difficult to recycle, especially the black pots. We rely on our customers to reuse these where possible, however these cell grown trees do not have plastic pots – saving any reuse & recycling concerns.
Delivery
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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.
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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.
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