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Kwangtung Pine

Scientific name: Pinus kwangtungensis
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 7
Plant Characteristics
Height:30 ft
Width:25 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Kwangtung pine is a native of Kwangtung province of southern China. It features a unique combination of green and blue needles which make it an attractive addition to any Asian themed garden.

  Morphology:
This rare Chinese evergreen pine forms an upright shape with a height of 25’-35’, and a spread of 15’-25’ at maturity. The short clumped needles come in groups of five, are 2”-4” long, slightly up-curled and are triangular in cross section. Two sides of the needles are blue, while the remaining side is emerald green. Cones are 2”-5” long.

  Adaptation:
Should adapt well to many different Pacific Northwest sites.

  Pests:
None reported.
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