• Photo of Pinus wallichiana (Pinus wallichianas)

Plant Profile: Pinus wallichiana

Taxonomy: Pinus wallichiana

Names

Bhutan Pine, Himalayan Pine, Himalayan White Pine

  • Photo of Pinus wallichiana (Pinus wallichianas)

Phonetic Spelling:PY-nus wal-lik-ee-A-na

Genus:Pinus

Species:wallichiana

Family:Pinaceae

This evergreen tree features a broad base and often retains its horizontal lower branches. In its youth, it exhibits a graceful, upright form with a loose, broadly pyramidal shape. As it matures, the tree expands and develops a rounded crown, with branches that spread wide and hang downwards. For optimal results, it is best to transplant the tree while it is still small. Be aware that winter winds can lead to discoloration of the foliage.

With its appealing leaves and large cones, this tree is a favored choice for ornamental purposes.

Additionally, it plays a significant role in the timber industry and serves as a commercial source of turpentine.

When planted alone, the branches of this tree tend to grow longer.

Pinus wallichiana Feature Summary

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Tags

#evergreen
#drought tolerant
#wildlife plant
#moths
#winter interest
#air pollution tolerant
#wet sites
#wind tolerant
#deer resistant
#nighttime garden
#larval host plant
#moth larvae
#pollinator garden
#imperial moth

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Pinus wallichiana Feature Summary

Attributes
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.
Flowers
6 to 12 in. cylindrical cones; pendulous and turn brown with age.
Brown/Copper
> 6 inches
Leaves
5 to 8 in. soft, blue-green needles in bundles of 5; upper surface green, lower surface blue-white creating a silvery blue cast; young needles are erect; older needles droop; needles often bend near base creating a pendulous effect
Green
Gray/Silver
White
Blue
Needles
> 6 inches
Bark
Gray bark fissures and turns dark brown with age
Dark Gray
Dark Brown
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Acid (<6.0)
Good Drainage
Mountains
Piedmont
Loam (Silt)
Landscape
Pollinator Garden
Nighttime Garden
Border
Foundation Planting
Mass Planting
Accent
Screen/Privacy
Specimen
Recreational Play Area
Woodland
Lawn
Meadow
Pollinators
Moths

Pinus wallichiana Attributes

Pinus wallichiana: Country Or Region Of Origin

Himalayas

Pinus wallichiana: 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 wallichiana: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Pinus wallichiana Flowers

Pinus wallichiana: Flower Description

6 to 12 in. cylindrical cones; pendulous and turn brown with age.

Pinus wallichiana: Flower Color

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Brown/Copper

Pinus wallichiana: Flower Size

1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches

Pinus wallichiana Leaves

Pinus wallichiana: Leaf Description

5 to 8 in. soft, blue-green needles in bundles of 5; upper surface green, lower surface blue-white creating a silvery blue cast; young needles are erect; older needles droop; needles often bend near base creating a pendulous effect

Pinus wallichiana: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Pinus wallichiana: Leaf Color

spa
Blue
spa
Gray/Silver
spa
Green
spa
White

Pinus wallichiana: Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Pinus wallichiana: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Pinus wallichiana: Leaf Length

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches

Pinus wallichiana Bark

Pinus wallichiana: Bark Description

Gray bark fissures and turns dark brown with age

Pinus wallichiana: Bark Color

grass
Dark Brown
grass
Dark Gray

Pinus wallichiana Whole Plant Traits

Pinus wallichiana: 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 wallichiana: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Pinus wallichiana: 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 wallichiana: Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Pinus wallichiana: Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Pinus wallichiana: Texture

Fine
Medium
Coarse

Pinus wallichiana Cultural Conditions

Pinus wallichiana: 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 wallichiana: Soil pH

Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Pinus wallichiana: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Pinus wallichiana: 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 wallichiana: NC Region

Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont

Pinus wallichiana: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
5a
thermostat
5b
thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b

Pinus wallichiana: Soil Texture

Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky

Pinus wallichiana Stem

Pinus wallichiana: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Pinus wallichiana Landscape

Pinus wallichiana: 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 wallichiana: 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 wallichiana: 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 wallichiana: 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 wallichiana: Attracts

Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees