
Pinus parviflora ‘Eiko nishiki’
Japanese White Pine - Eiko nishiki
A very old dwarf Japanese White Pine. Forms a low and spreading habit of short blue-green needles. On top of this, the bark turns corky with age! Grows 18″ high by 3.5′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 5, 6 |
| Tags | Bonsai, cork-bark |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Originated from Japan. First listed by William Valavanis in 1976.
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Candling is done to new spring shoots before the needles fully emerge.
Group: Dwarf
