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Pinus densiflora

Japanese red pine

A tall, broadly conical to rounded tree, becoming flat topped, with reddish-brown, flaky bark in the upper crown, grey and fissured near the base. Stiff, bright green needles, about 10cm long, are borne in pairs and the cones are yellow-brown, around 4cm long

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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Brown Grey Silver Green Yellow Brown
Summer Red Brown Grey Silver Green Yellow Brown
Autumn Red Brown Grey Silver Green Yellow Brown
Winter Red Brown Grey Silver Green Yellow Brown
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Pinaceae
Native to the UK
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
Japan, Korea

How to grow

Cultivation

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

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to adelgids, aphids, pine sawfly and pine shoot moth

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases

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