Pinus densiflora: Country Or Region Of Origin
Eastern temperate Asia
Plant Profile: Pinus densiflora
Taxonomy: Pinus densifloraNames
Japanese Red Pine
Phonetic Spelling:PY-nus den-si-FLO-ra
Genus:Pinus
Species:densiflora
Family:Pinaceae
A striking tree, characterized by its broad, arching branches adorned with clusters of green needles and bark that ranges from orange to reddish-orange, which peels away in plates. As it matures, its rounded, horizontal canopy gradually flattens.
The trunk frequently exhibits a crooked or twisted form, displaying an irregular growth pattern. It may also lean to one side and develop multiple trunks.
This pine is truly one of the most visually appealing species.
Pinus densiflora Feature Summary
Pinus densiflora Image Gallery
Tags
#evergreen
#wildlife plant
#moths
#conifer
#bonsai
#deer resistant
#nighttime garden
#picturesque
#multitrunked
#larval host plant
#exfoliating bark
#moth larvae
#pollinator garden
#imperial moth
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Pinus densiflora Feature Summary
Attributes
Eastern temperate Asia
This plant supports Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) larvae which have one brood per season and appear from April-October in the south. Adult Imperial Moths do not feed.
Woody
Flowers
Leaves
3 to 5 in. thin, upright needles in bundles of 2, bright to dark green. Leaves appear as if tufted
Needled Evergreen
Green
Gold/Yellow
Needles
3-6 inches
Bark
The orange-red bark will mature to a fissured gray at the base. Develops an exfoliating character.
Light Gray
Orange
Red/Burgundy
Whole Plant Traits
Tree
Needled Evergreen
Rounded
Mounding
Horizontal
Medium
Medium
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Good Drainage
12-24 feet
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
3a
3b
Stem
Landscape
Pollinator Garden
Nighttime Garden
Foundation Planting
Mass Planting
Accent
Specimen
Woodland
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Pollinators
Moths
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Pinus densiflora Attributes
Pinus densiflora: Wildlife Value
This plant supports Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) larvae which have one brood per season and appear from April-October in the south. Adult Imperial Moths do not feed.
Pinus densiflora: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Pinus densiflora Flowers
Pinus densiflora: Flower Description
1.5 to 2 in. dull yellow cones
Pinus densiflora: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Pinus densiflora: Flower Size
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches
Pinus densiflora Leaves
Pinus densiflora: Leaf Description
3 to 5 in. thin, upright needles in bundles of 2, bright to dark green. Leaves appear as if tufted
Pinus densiflora: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Pinus densiflora: Leaf Color
Green
Pinus densiflora: Deciduous Leaf Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Pinus densiflora: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Pinus densiflora: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Pinus densiflora: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Pinus densiflora Bark
Pinus densiflora: Bark Description
The orange-red bark will mature to a fissured gray at the base. Develops an exfoliating character.
Pinus densiflora: Bark Color
Light Gray
Orange
Red/Burgundy
Pinus densiflora Whole Plant Traits
Pinus densiflora: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Pinus densiflora: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Pinus densiflora: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Pinus densiflora: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Pinus densiflora: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Pinus densiflora: Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Pinus densiflora Cultural Conditions
Pinus densiflora: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Pinus densiflora: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Pinus densiflora: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Pinus densiflora: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Pinus densiflora: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
3a
3b
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
Pinus densiflora Stem
Pinus densiflora: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Pinus densiflora Landscape
Pinus densiflora: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Pinus densiflora: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Pinus densiflora: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Pinus densiflora: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Pinus densiflora: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
