Japanese white pine
Pinus parviflora 'Venus'
Overview
The Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora 'Venus') is a decorative evergreen tree prized for its stunning foliage. Reaching heights of up to 50 feet, its blue-grey needles are larger and softer than other white pines. It has a short, pyramidal shape with dense branching and tufts of short, twisted needles around the crown. The bark is yellowish-brown and scaly. In spring it produces attractive yellow male cones, but no female cones. It does have oval-shaped, reddish-brown conelets that appear in fall. Hardy and easy to grow, Japanese white pine is a great choice for a lawn or garden specification and can be used for bonsai.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5-7.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, February, March.
Propagation
Seed Propagation
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