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Photo Credits:
W. Mark and J. Reimer

Photo Locations:
Hoyt Arboretum - Portland, OR, Los Angeles County Arboretum - Arcadia, CA, The National Arboretum - Washington, DC, Lotusland - Santa Barbara, CA and Arnold Arboretum - Boston, MA

JAPANESE RED PINE
Pinus densiflora

General Notes

     A fast growing pine. Native to Japan, China, Korea, and Southeastern Russia.

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• Pinus densiflora - Pinaceae
• Native To: Japan, China, Korea, and Southeastern Russia
• Habit: Erect or Spreading and covers an Extensive Area.
  Has Evergreen foliage.
• Shape: Conical, Oval or Rounded
• Sunset Zones: 2 - 9 and 14 - 17
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 7
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil
• Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Slightly Alkaline
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Moderate Zone
• Height: 65 feet
• Growth Rate: 24 to 36 Inches per Season
• Longevity: Greater than 150 years
• Leaves: Needle Blue Green or Light to Dark Green. Evergreen.
• Flowers: Inconspicuous Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
• Cone: Brown Large (1.50 - 3.00 inches), fruiting in Winter.
• Bark: Orange or Red Brown, Scaly
• Pest & Disease: Resistant to Texas Root Rot and Verticillium. Susceptible to Aphids
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderately Dense in Leaf
• Branch Strength: Rated as Medium Strong
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Moderate
• Health Hazard: Allergy
• Biogenic Emissions: Low

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SelecTree. "Pinus densiflora Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 19, 2013.
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