Pinyon Pine (Pinus edulis) 'Tiny Ripples' is a charming dwarf conifer that features very tight growth and a perfect pyramidal shape when grown in full sun conditions. This petite grower will only add a few inches of growth per year. The green needles are short and add beautiful winter color and texture. 'Tiny Ripples' is extremely drought tolerant and can handle dry conditions, making it perfect for year round interest in xeric garden beds and borders, rock gardens, or Mediterranean style garden beds. For best results, plant in sandy or loam soil with good drainage and be careful not to overwater.
Expected 2025 Availability- Late April
Pinyon Pine 'Tiny Ripples'
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish) or Low (1/2" every 10-14 days). Make sure soil is very well-draining if giving supplemental water on an automatic system. Otherwise, only manually water if the year has been extremely dry, once every several weeks. During a regular snow and rainfall year, no supplemental water should be necessary.
Mature Size: Grows very slowly, may be up to 4-5' tall and 2-3' wide after many years.
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Somewhat
Salt Tolerant: Moderately
Soils: Will do best in well-drained sandy or loam soils.
Plants in the Pinus genus are known host plants for 150 pollinators in northern Utah. Although 'Tiny Ripples' is small, it will likely still provide habitat for some birds and small animals.