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Japanese Red Pine

Pinus Densiflora

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Overview

Pinus densiflora, commonly known as Japanese Red Pine, adds exotic appeal with reddish-brown bark that peels in plates. This conifer grows 20-60 ft tall, with a spread of 15-25 ft, ideal for medium-sized gardens. Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it's hardy to USDA zone 3. Needles in bundles of two add year-round interest. It's an excellent specimen for bonsai or a naturalistic landscape setting.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 1–4Type Tree
Japanese Red Pine (Pinus Densiflora) — Needles in bundles of two add year-round interest
Japanese Red Pine (Pinus Densiflora) — Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it's hardy to USDA zone 3Japanese Red Pine (Pinus Densiflora) — commonly known as Japanese Red PineJapanese Red Pine (Pinus Densiflora) — adds exotic appeal with reddish-brown bark that peels in platesJapanese Red Pine (Pinus Densiflora) — It's an excellent specimen for bonsai or a naturalistic landscape settingJapanese Red Pine (Pinus Densiflora) — This conifer grows 20-60 ft tall, with a spread of 15-25 ft, ideal for medium-sized gardensPinus Densiflora+2

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
1–4

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Pinaceae

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Japanese Red Pine (Pinus Densiflora) — Needles in bundles of two add year-round interest
Japanese Red Pine (Pinus Densiflora) — Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it's hardy to USDA zone 3
Japanese Red Pine (Pinus Densiflora) — commonly known as Japanese Red Pine
Japanese Red Pine (Pinus Densiflora) — adds exotic appeal with reddish-brown bark that peels in plates
Japanese Red Pine (Pinus Densiflora) — It's an excellent specimen for bonsai or a naturalistic landscape setting
Japanese Red Pine (Pinus Densiflora) — This conifer grows 20-60 ft tall, with a spread of 15-25 ft, ideal for medium-sized gardens
Pinus Densiflora
Pinus Densiflora
Pinus Densiflora
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