Green Penguin Size:1 gal size

Green Penguin Size:1 gal sizeImagine a short, plump dark green conifer in your garden that, if you put eyes on it, would remind you of an animal maybe a penguin! This unique plant was found among a batch of Scots Pine seedlings by Jim Lewis in the 1990's. He almost threw it away, but kept it instead and was glad he did. The tree grows slowly, and with very dense foliage. In 10 years your 'Green Penguin' will only be 4 ft tall and 18 inches wide. Plant in a group of 3 or 5 and you

The leaves are small and rounded

foundation plantings

Thanks to Jim Barlup

It will grow prostrate

Panicles may be cut for fresh arrangements or for drying

many were named

and will need some shaping after the bloom to keep it looking nice

They have gorgeous

A great contrast plant for that dark corner

The smaller grayish/blue foliage is pretty and interesting through the growing season

and fragrant

You can expect this plant to be 12 inches tall x 2 ft wide in 10 years