Japanese Red Pine 'Pendula'

Pinusdensiflora

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pinus (PY-nus)
Species
densiflora (den-see-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Rock Island, Illinois

Galesburg, Michigan

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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M
Galesburg, MI | May 2015 | positive

I purchased this plant staked and trained in an upright form in fall 2010 at a height of 5'. Now in 2015 I have staked it to just about ...Read More

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Rock Island, IL (Zone 5b) | March 2006 | positive

Very attractive groundcover and tree when staked to achieve height. An Intermediate-Grower putting on anywhere from 6"-12" per year depe...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | positive

Very popular and sought after cultivar that tends to creep along the ground and only gets to about 5' in 10 years... great for Bonsai and...Read More

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