Pinus densiflora
Japanese Red Pine
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Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora) - Description
The Japanese red pine (Pinus densiflora) has a home range that includes Japan, Korea, northeastern China (Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Shandong) and the extreme southeast of Russia (southern Primorsky Krai). This pine has become a popular ornamental and has several cultivars, but in the winter it becomes yellowish. The height of this tree is 20–35 m.
Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora) - Blooming
The leaves persist for about 2-4 years and longer for some species. The buds produced in winter are often resinouse. Pinus is monoecious. The female cones are brown and take 2-3 years to ripen. Male cones are found at the base of the plant.
Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora) - Growth
Evergreen, coniferous trees and shrubs. Pines grow best in full sun. Some species are slow growing and work well in a rock garden or as part of a border. Pines make good windbreaks and are suitable specimen trees.
Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora) - Pest
Mealybugs, sawfly, scale insects, caterpillars, miners, and borers. Other issues include butt rot, tar spot, cone rust, pitch canker, blister rust, blights, and brown cubical rot.
Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. aristata persist for up to 20 years.
Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora) - Soil and irrigation
Grows in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
