The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Silver Sheen Swiss stone pine

Family: Pinaceae (pine family)

Distribution: Species native to Europe

Hardiness: USDA Zone 3

Life form: Evergreen tree

Comments: A 5-needled pine that is very hardy and attractive. Its habit is conical with silver-blue needles in summer. They have a slight twist to them providing additional texture. It is slow-growing and an excellent selection for smaller gardens. Reported to only grow 4' tall in 10 years.