
Pinus densiflora ‘Pendula’
Japanese Red Pine - Weeping
A strongly weeping Japanese Red Pine. Rich green needles cling to pendulous branches. Can be used as a ground cover or staked to your desired height. If staked, grows 7′ high by 4′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 4 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Listed in Japan since 1890.
Synonymous
Pinus densiflora 'Shidare aka matsu'
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light. Plant in a protected area out of the prevailing winds, as being exposed in winter winds can lead to desiccation.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Candling is done to new spring shoots before the needles fully emerge.
Group: Intermediate
