About
Pinus tabuliformis, the Chinese red pine, is a medium to large, evergreen pine with a flat to rounded, table-like crown in age, producing paired, stiff, green needles and rounded, pale-brown, somewhat persistent cones. An ornamental and architectural 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.
Plant details
Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.
PruningTrain and prune after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.