Pinus strobus Blue Clovers

Pinus strobus ‘Blue Clovers’ is a distinctive selection of Eastern White Pine prized for its unusually blue, slightly twisted needles and open, upright form. The long, soft needles are held in clusters of five and create a striking blue-silver effect against the tree’s airy branching structure. Unlike many compact blue conifers, ‘Blue Clovers’ is a vigorous grower and is best suited to larger landscapes where it has room to develop.

‘Blue Clovers’ was discovered as a seedling at Western Evergreen Nursery in Silverton, Oregon, by Jason Hupp around 2005. Hupp named the selection after his daughter Chloe, whose nickname is Clovers.

With its strong blue coloration and naturally pyramidal to broad-upright habit, ‘Blue Clovers’ makes an effective specimen tree or informal screen. It performs best in full sun and well-drained soil and is hardy in USDA Zones 3–8. Growth can exceed 2 feet per year under favorable conditions, with plants reaching approximately 20 feet or more tall and 15 feet wide as they mature.

Mature Size: 20–30+ ft. tall × 12–15+ ft. wide
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Blue to blue-silver