A fast-growing pine with long, soft, gracefully weeping bright-green needles giving a fine, plumed appearance. An elegant feature and quick shelter tree for frost-free temperate gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 15 m H × 8 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Mexican Weeping Pine
Pinus patula is a fast-growing tree in the Pinaceae family. It reaches around 15 m tall and 8 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage.
Where to grow Mexican Weeping Pine
Mexican Weeping Pine suits warm-temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Mexican Weeping Pine does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Mexican Weeping Pine is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Mexican Weeping Pine in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Mexican Weeping Pine in the garden
Mexican Weeping Pine earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, a windbreak and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Mexican Weeping Pine with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Mexican Weeping Pine
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