Pinus parviflora – Japanese white pine

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Pinus parviflora – Japanese white pine

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Slow-growing decorative tree that remains narrow when young but later grows asymmetrically and broadly pyramidal. Has a semi-closed, irregular crown with lower branches hanging down. The trunk is purplish grey and smooth but darkens and flakes later. The twigs are bare, sometimes with fine hairs and greenish brown. The very twisted, bluish green needles grow in bundles of 5. They are mainly grouped at the end of the twigs, producing brush-like tops on the twigs. Hanging cones appear even on young specimens and sometimes grow singly, sometimes in groups. Tolerates sea wind, is suitable for planting in industrial areas, and requires a sunny site. There are many cultivars of P. parviflora that are cultivated, but 'Glauca', with bluer needles, is the most commonly used.
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High (3)
Specifications
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Height
6 - 20 m
Width
6-15m
Crown
broad pyramidal, later more rounded, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
smooth, purplish grey, later flaking, greenish brown twigs
Leaf
needles, 5 together, twisted, bluish green, 2 - 6 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable, ♂ purplish pink, ♀ dark green to greenish pink, fragrant flowers
Fruits
hanging brown cones, 5 - 10 cm, appearing even at a young age
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, well-permeable, tolerates very moist soil
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
Japan
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree Specimen conifer acid soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil can withstand wind broad conical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown bluegreen green yellow average growing provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Pinus parviflora

Pinus parviflora can eventually reach a height of 6 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pinus parviflora is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Pinus parviflora is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pinus parviflora with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pinus parviflora blooms in may.
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