Pinus armandi
Chinese white pine
A medium-sized coniferous tree of open, conical habit to 15m tall. Drooping glaucous leaves, up to 15cm long, are borne in groups of five. Green cones ripen to brown, are borne in clusters of two or three and are 8-20cm long
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green Grey Silver | Green Brown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green Grey Silver | Brown | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green Grey Silver | Brown | ||
| Winter | Blue Green Grey Silver | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Pinus can be shrubs or large, evergreen trees, some species with attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China, Myanmar, Taiwan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
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