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Pinus Pinea Silver Crest Plant - 3Ltr Pot

£1399
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Pinus Pinea Silver Crest Plant - 50cm Pot

The Pinus pinea ‘Silver Crest’ is a stylish, slow-growing evergreen conifer prized for its silvery-green needles and naturally elegant form, making it an eye-catching living Christmas tree or year-round feature plant. Its soft texture and compact habit make it ideal for pots, patios, and bright indoor spaces.

Key Features

  • Striking silvery-blue needles that create an ethereal, magical appearance

  • Slow-growing and compact, perfect for containers, entrances, and indoor winter displays

  • Makes a superb living Christmas tree - sustainable and non-disposable

  • Naturally upright, symmetrical structure that adds architectural interest

  • Thrives in bright light and well-drained, sandy soils

  • Long-lasting evergreen providing year-round texture and colour

Product Description

The Pinus pinea ‘Silver Crest’ brings a refined Mediterranean character to any home or garden. When young, its branches curve upwards like a candelabra, forming a pleasing conical shape that is especially attractive during the festive season. As it matures, it becomes more sculptural and abstract, adding personality and structure to its surroundings.

Its silvery-blue, soft needles give the plant a beautifully ethereal quality, offering a fresh alternative to traditional Christmas trees. Unlike cut trees, this one is fully living, remaining vibrant throughout the year when cared for correctly. Outdoors, it enjoys free-draining soil and plenty of sunshine, echoing its origins on Mediterranean mountainsides.

Indoors, it brings subtle fragrance and natural beauty, provided it is kept away from harsh heat sources and receives bright light. After the holidays, simply move it outdoors or onto a bright patio to continue its steady, reliable growth.

Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Pinus pinea ‘Silver Crest’

  • Common Names: Italian Stone Pine, Silver Pine

  • Plant Type: Evergreen conifer

  • Eventual Height: Up to 1–2m indoors; taller outdoors

  • Growth Style: Upright, symmetrical, bushy habit

  • Foliage: Silvery-green to blue soft needles

  • Light Requirements: Bright indirect light; tolerates some direct sun

  • Watering: Water when topsoil feels dry; avoid waterlogging

  • Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or gritty mix

  • Feeding: Monthly during the growing season with balanced liquid feed

  • Air Purifying: Mild air-purifying qualities

  • Pet Safety: Mildly toxic if ingested

  • Support Required: None

  • Size at Dispatch: Approx. 30–60cm (size may vary)

  • Care Level: Easy to moderate

  • Extras: Excludes decorative pot

  • Promotion: Add a set of fairy lights to your basket and use code SPARKLE to get them free with your tree

Care Tips

  • Position in bright light, avoiding intense indoor heat from radiators or fireplaces

  • Use a sandy, free-draining compost to prevent root rot

  • Water when the top 2–3cm of soil feels dry; keep slightly moist but never soggy

  • Feed monthly during the spring and summer growing season

  • Move outdoors after the festive period to encourage continued healthy growth

  • Protect from prolonged frost in exposed positions when young

Bring home a beautifully unique, long-lasting alternative to a traditional Christmas tree with the Pinus pinea ‘Silver Crest’ — a stunning gift or a timeless addition to your own indoor or outdoor space.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

 

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What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

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- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
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Who delivers my order?

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What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

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Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.