Green Penguin Scots Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) – 2 Gallon Pot

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 2a-7b (East); 2a-8b (West – cool summer climates)  Find Your Zone

Plant Type:  Coniferous Evergreen Shrub or Small Tree

Height at Maturity:  4′ at 10 years of age 

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Maintenance / Care:  Very Low

A charming little coniferous evergreen for the miniature garden, Pinus sylvestris ‘Green Penguin’ forms a dense pyramid of dark green needles with a wider bottom and narrower top that give it the appearance of a penguin, hence the name. It also forms curious buds of new growth at the ends of stems in late summer. The foliage holds its rich deep color throughout the year. A slow grower adding maybe 3 to 5 inches in height per year, you might expect a 4 foot tall by 18 inch wide specimen at 10 years of age. Very low maintenance, green Penguin never requires pruning to keep its dense form. It is drought tolerant when established and we’ve heard it can handle temperatures as low as -50F. A distinctive accent in a small rock, conifer or patio garden and also suitable for containers situated on patios, balconies, decks and other outdoor living spaces.

Jim Lewis, now of J. Farms, Amity, Oregon discovered the original plant in a flat of Scots pine seedlings in the late 1990s while working at a nursery in Park Rapids, Minnesota. In an interview with David Olszyk, Jim stressed how hardy the tree is, having withstood the coldest winters Minnesota can offer. He recalled holding up the seedling, asking his co-workers if he should keep it or toss it out as compost. He was glad to have kept it as it is now the “crown jewel” of his discoveries.

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