Japanese white pine

How to Grow and Care for Japanese white pine

Japanese white pine · Pinus parviflora
Also known as: 日本五针松 (rì bĕn wŭ zhēn sōng)

Grow in any well drained soil in full sun. See Trees: buying and planting specimens

Watering: Moderate watering, dry top compost slightly between watering sessionsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Japanese white pine

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate watering, dry top compost slightly between watering sessions
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingWeak conifer slow feed monthly spring until mid autumn period
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Care Tips

Grow in any well drained soil in full sun. See Trees: buying and planting specimens

How to Water Japanese white pine?

Moderate watering, dry top compost slightly between watering sessions

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese white pine?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese white pine?

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What Soil Is Best for Japanese white pine?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese white pine?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Japanese white pine?

Weak conifer slow feed monthly spring until mid autumn period

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How to Prune Japanese white pine?

Generally no pruning required. Remove competing leaders and, on older trees, crown lift as necessary by removing some of the lower branches to create a clear trunk

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How to Propagate Japanese white pine?

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in late winter. Retain in pots for at least two years

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How to Transplant Japanese white pine?

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How to Care for Japanese white pine in Winter?

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How to Plant Japanese white pine?

Grow in any well drained soil in full sun. See Trees: buying and planting specimens

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How to Repot Japanese white pine?

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How to Harvest Japanese white pine?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth

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The Toxicity of Japanese white pine

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Attributes of Japanese white pine

Plant typeConifers · Trees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginJapan, Southern Korea

Scientific Classification

Species
Pinus parviflora
Genus
Pinus
Family
Pinaceae
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