[Greer Gardens] Very unique, this form is of Japanese origin. Compact and dense, branches are upright with thin needles and a bottle-brush appearance to the branches.
[World Checklist of Conifers]
A dense, globose plant with dark green foliage and multiple buds. Foliage much lighter when grafted on P. sylvestris.
In early summer new growth resembles pipes in appearance.
Often used for bonsai.