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Pinus strobiformis

[gallery ids="4165"] A large pyramidal tree with long, soft blue-green needles, that are finely serrated at the tips. It will become more open with age. The needles are longer than Limber pine and not as bright green. Widely adapted to many soils and sites. Native to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas....
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Pinus mugo ‘Pumilio’

[gallery ids="4161,4158"] A dwarf, dense, rounded shrub with short, dark green needles. Grown from seed, they are known to stay smaller than the species. It is generally tolerant of urban conditions. It grows best in full sun, in an organically rich, well-drained soil. Use in mass plantings, rock gardens, or foundation planting. Candle prune as needed...
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Pieris japonica ‘Prelude’

[gallery ids="9029,9028"] A dense shrub with lustrous, dark green foliage and clusters of bell-shaped white flowers in early spring. The new growth is bronzy pink. This plant is very compact. It prefers acidic, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Use in mass plantings, in rock gardens, or the shrub border....
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Pieris japonica ‘Mountain Fire’

[gallery ids="4153,7563"] A dense shrub with lustrous, dark green foliage and clusters of bell-shaped white flowers in early spring. New growth is fiery red. The plant is more compact than most. It prefers acidic, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade....
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