Pinus pinea Silver Crest A compact, slow-growing selection of the stone pine, valued for its dense, slightly silvery-blue needles and neat, architectural habit. Thrives in full sun and well-drained, light soils; evergreen foliage provides year-round structure for sunny borders, gravel plantings and feature containers in sheltered, well-drained sites. Position: Full sun Rate of Growth: Slow Soil: Well-drained; light sandy or chalky soils; moderately fertile Hardiness: Hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Plant at a Glance light:sun facing:south facing:west soiltype:light-sandy soiltype:chalky soiltype:moderate-fertile soilmoisture:dry-sandy soilmoisture:normal foliage:evergreen leafcolour:silver gardenstyle:architectural