This large coniferous tree has an upright trunk with purplish-brown bark and ascending branches that form a conical habit with a flat topped crown. It has deep green needle-like leaves that are whitish underneath and produces red-brown female cones.

Hardiness zones 4 to 7

Pinus parviflorais naturally found in Japan growing in woodlands on the coast and in the mountains. It tolerates most well drained moderately fertile moist soils in an open sunny position and is drought tender but frost and salt spray tolerant.

The Japanese White Pine in grown for its graceful habit and fine-textured foliage. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen tree or used in Japanese gardens. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 4 to 6 years and tolerates pruning to form a bonsai-like appearance. ID 2431

Pinus (PY-nus) parviflora(par-vi-FLO-ah)

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