Japanese white pine
Pinus parviflora
USDA zones5 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size30 to 50 feet tall30 to 50 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom color
- Non flowering
- Foliage color
- Blue, gray/silver, green
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora) is a tree for borders, specimen planting, accents, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows slowly into a dense evergreen with blue, gray, silver, and green needles that smell fragrant. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Birds visit it too.
Pairs well with Viburnum, Feather reed grass, and Norway spruce.
Native range
Southern and central Japan and China.