Pinus strobus Macopin

Common Name: Macopin Eastern White Pine

Description: The Macopin Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Macopin') is a compact, evergreen conifer known for its irregular, upright, and shrubby form. It features soft, silvery blue-green needles grouped in bundles of five, providing a fine texture that enhances any landscape. This cultivar is notable for its abundant production of light brown cones, even at a young age. In Melbourne's climate, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, acidic soils. Over a decade, it typically reaches a height of approximately 3 metres and a width of about 2.4 metres, making it suitable for small to medium-sized gardens. Its unique form and attractive foliage make it an excellent choice for use as a specimen plant, in mass plantings, or as part of a hedge or screen.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 3 metres
• Width: Approximately 2.4 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Not applicable

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Perennial
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Juniperus species (Junipers)
• Berberis thunbergii (Japanese Barberry)
• Lavandula species (Lavender)
• Salvia species (Sage)