Blue Shag Eastern White Pine
Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Blue Shag Eastern White Pine highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones 3-8
Add an amazing touch to your landscape with low-maintenance Blue Shag Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag')! Whether you are starting from scratch, or are revamping a section of your landscape...count on these little cuties to deliver big on charm and visual impact!
Gain a shaggy textural accent with the long, soft blue-green needles of this organically rounded shrub. It easily provides year-round structure and pretty color without taking up much room. Give it plenty of space to reach the mature height and spread listed on our Plant Highlights, and you'll never need to worry about pruning. Allow it to add character to your planting bed.
Kids love to run their hands over the bluish-green needles that are soft to the touch! Birds shelter in the rounded form and you'll love the fresh Pine scent! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 8, these little shrubs only grow 2-4 feet in height and width.
Planting and Application:
Use this compact and versatile evergreen shrub to breathe new life into your high-profile foundation plantings. This Pine grows with dense, mounding needles and a freeform, globe-shape for a very appealing modern sensibility!
Even a single plant makes a terrific specimen. Gift one or more to an avid collector for their Rock Garden or as a cushiony focal point in a Zen Garden. You can easily grow this in a large outdoor container for many years with well-drained soil. Decorate your rented balcony or small garden with their endearing good looks.
Get the best of both worlds with Blue Shag Eastern White Pine in a mixed bed. Run a curving hedge in front of a flowering line of Lilacs or Crape Myrtles near your patio planting bed for pretty blooms and steady greenery all year round.
- Long, Soft Beautiful Blue-Green Needles
- Rounded Evergreen Ball
- Fits in Small-Space Gardens & Containers
- Modern Foundation Plant & Excellent Specimen
- Winner of Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant these Eastern White Pine dwarf cultivars in full sun and in any kind of well-drained soil. New plants need regular moisture access but once established, Pine trees are drought-tolerant and easy to grow. Provide consistent water in the fall and during the winter months if it is dry or these shrubs are exposed to drying icy northern winds. All plants appreciate Nature Hills Root Booster and a 3-4 inch layer of arborist bark chips to support their growth.
- Grows in Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Easy Care In Well-Drained Soils
- Moderate to Low Moisture Once Established
- Extremely Cold Hardy
- Seldom Damaged by Deer
If you see this hard-working dwarf conifer in stock on the NatureHills.com site, order right away. People across a wide range of the United States are looking for high-quality Blue Shag Eastern White Pine each year!
