Species: Pinus densiflora

(pye'nus den-si-flo'rah)

Pinus densiflora

Japanese Red Pine

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Several cultivars are available for this species. Selections focus on plant size/form, golden needle coloration/variegation, etc.

'Alice Verkade', 'Aurea', 'Aurea', 'Burke's Red Variegated', 'Cesarini's Variegated', 'Compacta', 'Globosa', 'Golden Ghost', 'Heavy Bud', 'Jane Kluis', 'Little Christopher', 'Low Glow', 'Oculus Draconis', 'Pendula', 'Pendula', 'Tiny Temple', 'Umbraculifera'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 40 to 60', similar spread

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: Horizontal and spreading with broad and flat crown.

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

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

Insect Disease

Those commonly associated with the Pinus genus. See Pinus bungeana

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

Native to Japan, Korea, and parts of China.

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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