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Weeping Japanese red pine

Scientific name: Pinus densiflora 'Pendula'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:5 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Weeping Japanese Red Pine is sold in the industry as cascading form of pine that can either be allowed to run along as a groundcover or staked initially to form a small arching tree. Handsome, bright green needles are attractive year round and complement the orange-colored bark perfectly.

  Morphology:
This weeping conifer grows 2’ tall and up to 5 wide if it has been initially staked. It features bright green needles (4” long) set in bundles of two. The branches are crooked and covered with a beautiful orange-colored bark. On a good site this plant can put on 12”- 16” of new growth each year.

  Adaptation:
The tree prefers a site with full sun and a well-drained, slightly acid soil. Avoid heavy clay soils. As the lower branches are held nearly horizontal on the trunk forming a picturesque silhouette in the landscape, it is typically thought of as specimen plant. Landscapers often plant it near large boulders.

  Pests:
Pest free for the most part.
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