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 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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 ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical 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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