This small coniferous tree has an upright trunk with greyish-pink, flaky bark and has spreading branches that form a conical habit. The needle-like leaves are dark green and it produces a large bluish cone during spring.    

Hardiness zones 7 to 10 

Pinus gerardiana is naturally found from the north-west Himalayas to Afghanistan growing in moderately fertile well drained, moist soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant. 

Gerard's Pine is grown for its very ornamental habit but may be difficult to obtain from nurseries. It is planted in woodland settings or golf courses, in shelter belts and as a windbreak. It is suitable for coastal or mountainous regions establishing in 3 to 5 years and can be used in borders in temperate regions. ID 2147

Pinus (PY-nus) gerardiana (jer-ar-DE-ana)

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