Pinus wallichiana - 50-60 CM C5

Description
The Bhutan pine (Pinus wallichiana) is a large tree that grows broad and pyramidal and usually reaches a height of around 30 metres and a width of around 10 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny, sheltered position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus griffithii, Pinus excelsa.

Bulletpoints
* not suitable for building over

Leaves
The Bhutan pine is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green.

Bark
Dark grey bark that peels off in irregular sheets makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Himalaya.

Frost hardiness
The Bhutan pine has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, pyramidal.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Fruit
The light brown cones of Pinus wallichiana are very large and cylindrical.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Pinus wallichiana is a shallow-rooting plant.