Pinus koraiensis

Also Known As

Korean Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 50'-100'
W: 25'-35'

planting zones

3a-7b

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Pinus koraiensis plant details

Pinus koraiensis is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus koraiensis

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 25 FT - 35 FT - wide, 50 FT - 100 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, edible, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus koraiensis

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The beautiful and useful Korean pine typically grows to 30-50' tall in cultivation, but may reach over 100' in its native habitat, the juvenile form typically grows in a narrow pyramidal form with ascending branching, as it ages, it eases into a loose pyramidal shape with a more rounded crown, the graceful branching on mature trees usually extends to the ground, the 4" bluish-green needles in bundles of five are a fine contrast with the scaly bark and the 3-6" cones contain large edible seeds (commonly available in commerce), the timber is used for furniture and construction; a good city tree as it is generally tolerant of urban conditions. S/M

By: Forestfarm

The Korean White Pine is common in Korean but there are also native stands growing in both Japan to the east and to parts of China and Russian to the west and north of its primary range. It features dark green needles with silver-blue undersides with short branches that give trees a relatively tall, narrow form. These trees are usually hard to find in the nursery trade and so haven't yet had wide landscape use, but they look fantastic planted in large groups and are also coveted for their use for bonsai.

Like many other pine species, the Korean Pine prefers well drained soils and dislikes overly wet clay soils in flat areas. Planting in raised mounds of well drained soil is the best option for gardeners who can't otherwise provide good drainage.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Korean pine is the best nut producing pine nut pine that grows in the north. The large 4-6” cones produce hundreds of ¾ inch size seeds. Rich in oil, the nuts are delicious eaten raw or roasted. Grows anywhere white pine can. Do not prune. Canopy Layer can reach over 100' tall. Growth in the first few years is slow, but once established their growth rivals that of their near look-alike, Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus). Many growers put a handful of pine forest soil in the planting hole in order to inoculate the roots with the appropriate mycorrhizal fungi. We find that excellent weed control and adequate water work wonders. Growth is slow at first. Patience is a virtue with this crop. May take 10 years to produce nuts. Plants are not available in AE AK CA GU HI PR.

By: jiovi® at Foxgreen Farm

This slow growing plant is considered one of the best pines for small gardens. It is a 5 needle pine that has dense, dark green needles which are short to medium length. Grows to 40' in cultivation, but can attain heights of 100' or more. Native to Japan and Korea, it is a very beautiful tree.