Pinus densiflora (Japanese Red Pine)

Highly popular in Japan, Pinus densiflora (Japanese Red Pine) is a remarkable evergreen coniferous tree of straight to gracefully contorted habit with rather horizontal branches and a domed crown. The foliage of soft, light green needles is presented in small, upright bouquets at the ends of the twigs. The abundant, tan to golden brown cones are small, usually clustered in groups of 3-5 and remain on the tree for several years, adding further interest. Often multi-trunked at the base, the Japanese Red Pine is noted for its equally beautiful red-brown bark, which exfoliates with age and becomes flaky and papery. A very picturesque pine that makes a terrific specimen tree. Popular as a bonsai plant and in Asian gardens.

• Grows up to 40-60 ft. tall (12-18 m) and 15-25 ft. wide (4.5-7.5 m).
• Performs best in full sun in well-drained soils. Tolerates some afternoon shade, particularly in hot summer climates. Drought and salt tolerant.
• Easy to grow, easy to care for and rarely browsed by deer.
• No pruning required.
• Native to Japan, Korea, northeastern China.