About
Pinus parviflora, the Japanese white pine, is a broadly conical, evergreen tree becoming more spreading when old, with fine, blue-green needles borne in fives and ovoid, light-brown cones in autumn. A beautiful and widely cultivated ornamental pine for a well-drained, sunny garden.
About the genus
Pinus, the pines, are evergreen coniferous trees or shrubs � some with attractive bark � developing an irregular crown with age and bearing long, needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5. Conspicuous cones may fall or persist on the tree for years. Among the most widely grown of all ornamental conifers.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Trees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Architectural
Native toJapan, S Korea
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well drained soil in full sun. See Trees: buying and planting specimens
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
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in late winter. Retain in pots for at least two years
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases