Pinus densiflora ‘Pendula’

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.

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Additional information

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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