Pinus bungeana - P9

Description
The Lacebark pine (Pinus bungeana) is a large tree that grows broad, pyramidal, picturesque and usually reaches a height of around 30 metres and a width of around 15 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves have a medium green colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large tree * grey-green shoots * fragrant flowers

leaves
The Lacebark pine is evergreen. Its needles are medium green, prickly.

Bark
Multi-coloured, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Lacebark pine has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Lacebark pine is a broad, pyramidal, picturesque large tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 30 m and is approx. 10 - 15 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Fruit
Brown, oval cones. The young cones have a light yellow colour.

Shoots
The shoots of Pinus bungeana are grey-green.