Japanese white pine
Also known as: 日本五针松 (rì bĕn wŭ zhēn sōng)
P. parviflora is a broadly conical evergreen tree, more spreading when old, with fine, blue-green needles borne in fives, and ovoid light brown cones in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora)
- Genus
- Pinus
- Family
- Pinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Japanese white pine
Distribution map
Japan, Southern Korea
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Japanese white pine
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Japanese white pine care guide
- Moderate watering, dry top compost slightly between watering sessions
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate watering, dry top compost slightly between watering sessions
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak conifer slow feed monthly spring until mid autumn period
Pruning
PruningGenerally 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
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in late winter. Retain in pots for at least two years
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well drained soil in full sun. See Trees: buying and planting specimens
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Common pests and 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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