Japanese Red Pine Jane Kluis

A natural hybrid dwarf pine, valued for its profuse display of seed-cones and whitish buds in spring, Pinus x densi-thunbergii Jane Kluis is a small, slow-growing, evergreen shrub with an often multi-stemmed, globular habit, and a slightly flattened top. It’s ideal for evergreen structure in a smaller garden. Young bark has an attractive coppery colour, turning to greyish-brown as it ages. The stiff needles are bright-green. The flowers are insignificant, but there is a good display of cones in autumn. Japanese red pine Jane Kluis holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Well-drained, acid to neutral soil
Position: Full sun
Season of interest: All year, spring and autumn in particular
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height: 5’ (1.5m) Spread: 5-8’ (1.5-2.5m) in 10-20 years