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Riverside Gem Dwarf Globe Scotch Pine
Pinus sylvestris 'Riverside Gem'
Dwarf Globe Scotch Pine
In stock · from $297.99
This robust blue globe-shaped Scotch pine displays vigorous growth, but it requires regular pruning of the candles to maintain its compact form. Discovered as a witches' broom in Riverside Cemetery, Rockchester, NY, by B. Harkness, it stands out with an abundance of buds on the terminals, surpassing many other dwarf conifers in this regard.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-03.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Riverside Gem Dwarf Globe Scotch Pine get?
About 12-15' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Riverside Gem Dwarf Globe Scotch Pine need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Riverside Gem Dwarf Globe Scotch Pine need?
Moderate water use.
Will Riverside Gem Dwarf Globe Scotch Pine grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Riverside Gem Dwarf Globe Scotch Pine in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $297.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Riverside Gem Dwarf Globe Scotch Pine wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.