Japanese red pine
Pinus densiflora
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size40 to 60 feet tall15 to 25 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Multi-trunked
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Japanese red pine (Pinus densiflora) is a tree for specimen planting, accent, and borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and most soil types. It is an evergreen with a multi-trunked habit that grows slowly and tolerates drought and salt. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Give it room, since it can reach a wide spread over time.
Pairs well with Limeglow creeping juniper, Ice Follies daffodil, and Picture peony.
Native range
Eastern temperate Asia.