Japanese White Pine
| COMMON NAME | Japanese White Pine |
| BOTANICAL NAME * | Pinus parviflora |
| ZONE | 4 – 7 (MD is on the southern cusp for this plant) |
| SIZE | HT 25-50’ SP 25-50’. There are some excellent dwarf varieties that are considerably smaller in size, and slower growing. |
| FOLIAGE | Short, usually twisted needles only about 2” long, forming tufts at the ends of the branches. |
| FRUIT | Cones 1 ½-4” long |
| GROWING CONDITIONS | Full Sun. Good drainage. Salt tolerant. |
| FAVORITE CULTIVARS | ‘Glauca Baldwins’ – very slow growing with a blue luster. |
| NOTES | Deer resistant. Excellent as specimen. |
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