About

Pinus yunnanensis, the Yunnan pine, is a large, broadly conical, evergreen pine from China and Southeast Asia producing three-needled bundles of long, slender, bright-green needles and oval, reddish-brown cones. A handsome and ornamental pine for a sheltered, 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.