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Species: Pinus wallichiana

Pinus wallichiana

Himalayan Pine

Found on Course Walks

Pines et. al.

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

No cultivars listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

30-50'

Evergreen

Pyramidal, weeping foliage

Beautiful soft texture with pendulous needles.

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

5b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Considerable variation in hardiness within the species. May be marginal in zone 5b

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

Native to Himalayan mountains.

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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