This tree is a broadly conical conifer that becomes rounded and flat topped with age with a twisted trunk with reddish bark. The flattish needle-like leaves are bright green and the male flowers appear during spring followed by yellow-brown female cones.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9

Pinus densiflorais naturally found in north-east Japan growing in forests on the mountains and along the coast. It prefers an open sunny position tolerating frost and grows a well drained organic rich deep moist soil.

The Japanese Red Pine is grown for its twisted or crooked habit and is planted in mountain gardens or parks as a specimen or grown as a bonsai subject. It establishes from seed in 3 to 5 years and is planted as a windbreak. Slow growing cultivars may be planted in small gardens or rockeries. This tree is commonly grown in Japanese gardens and is trained to form a bonsai appearance. ID 1488

Pinus (PY-nus) densiflora(den-si-FLÔ-ra)

Pinaceae(py-NAY-see-ee)
Larches, spruces, pines, firs, hemlocks and cedars