{"product_id":"pinus-strobus-macopin-bushy-height-50-60cm-20lt","title":"Pinus strobus 'Macopin' - Bushy - Height 50-60cm - 20lt","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePinus strobus 'Macopin' is a compact, slow-growing selection of the Eastern White Pine, prized for its naturally rounded form and exceptionally soft, blue-green needles. This attractive evergreen develops into a dense, globe-shaped shrub without the need for regular pruning, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens. Its fine-textured foliage provides year-round colour and structure, contrasting beautifully with broader-leaved shrubs and flowering perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGrowing at a modest rate of around 5–15cm per year, Pinus strobus 'Macopin' typically reaches approximately 1–1.5 metres in height and spread over many years, making it ideal for smaller gardens, rockeries, gravel gardens and mixed conifer borders. It also performs exceptionally well in large containers, where its neat habit and elegant foliage can be appreciated up close.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis hardy conifer thrives in full sun and prefers moist but well-drained soil. It adapts well to sandy, loamy and slightly acidic soils but will also grow in neutral ground, provided drainage is good. Once established, it is reasonably drought tolerant, although prolonged dry periods may require occasional watering, particularly when grown in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e'Macopin' requires very little maintenance beyond removing any damaged or dead branches. Mulching in spring helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, while an annual application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser will encourage healthy growth. Unlike many larger pines, it remains compact throughout its life, eliminating the need for regular shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFully hardy throughout the UK, Pinus strobus 'Macopin' tolerates frost, wind and typical British winters with ease. It is an excellent architectural plant for contemporary and traditional gardens alike, providing reliable evergreen interest throughout every season. Whether planted as a specimen, incorporated into a Japanese-inspired planting scheme, or used alongside other dwarf conifers, this elegant cultivar offers enduring beauty, texture and form with minimal effort, making it a superb long-term addition to almost any well-drained garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arundel Arboretum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57170807554426,"sku":"PINU-MACO-0060-20","price":187.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9130\/4688\/files\/42bc34c1-0763-4455-b29d-54955c0f4f71.jpg?v=1786968272","url":"https:\/\/www.arundelarboretum.co.uk\/products\/pinus-strobus-macopin-bushy-height-50-60cm-20lt","provider":"Arundel Arboretum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}