Hillside Creeper Scots Pine
Pinus sylvestris 'Hillside Creeper'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Pinaceae
Plant Description: A unique low-growing cultivar of Scotch Pine with spreading branches that hug the ground. Flaky red-brown to orange bark is very attractive. Clusters of twisted evergreen needles may turn a lighter shade of green in the winter months. An effective statement shrub for hillsides and rock gardens. Grows vigorously and slows with age. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2' tall x 8' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- JVWCD Building East
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Design Path
- Easy Does It
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
