Pinus bungeana – Lacebark pine

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Pinus bungeana – Lacebark pine

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A large tree that naturally often grows multi-stem. Eventually the crown becomes broad ovoid, often flat-topped. The young twigs are grey-green and bear straight to slightly curved, sharply pointed needles. These are always in threes and up to 10 cm long. When crushed, the needles give off a turpentine-like odour. The most striking, utterly spectacular ornamental value of this species, however, is created by the older bark. As with a planetree, it peels off in plates revealing grey, light brown and brown-red layers beneath the dark grey-green bark. The oval-elongated cones are pale green and turn light brown when ripening. Picea bungeana originally comes from China where it can be found at temples and other holy or spiritual locations. A beautiful park tree that has few demands as to soil, provided it is fertile enough and well drained. The tree needs to be protected against harsh winter cold, especially when young.
Availability
High (6)
Specifications
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Height
20 - 30 m
Width
6-10m
Crown
broad ovoid, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs grey-green, bark dark grey-green to brown-red and scaling
Leaf
sharp, pointed needles, straight to slightly bent, 3 together, 5 - 10 cm, dark green, evergreen
Flowers
♂ in groups along young shoots, light yellow, fragrant flowers
Fruits
cones, 5 - 7 cm long, 4 - 5 cm wide
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any, fertile, well-drained
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem, specimen conifer
Origin
Central China
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree Specimen conifer clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving broad ovoid 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing all species non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Pinus bungeana

Pinus bungeana can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pinus bungeana is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Pinus bungeana is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pinus bungeana 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 bungeana blooms in may.
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