Pinus tabuliformis

Also Known As

Pinus sinensis
Pinus tabulaeformis
Pinus tabulaeformis
Pinus wilsonii
Chinese Hard Pine
Chinese Pine
Chinese Red Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 30'-40'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Pinus tabuliformis plant details

Pinus tabuliformis is an evergreen conifer tree with blue, chartreuse and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus tabuliformis

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, chartreuse and green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, distinctive bark, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus tabuliformis

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This uncommon species from Northern China and Korea tends to become somewhat spreading and flat-headed with age (tabuliformis meaning table-shaped). Typically reaching 30-50' in cultivation and 70' in its native habitat. Long (6") needles in bundles of two are deep-green; the bark becomes fissured with age, grey tinged with pink or orange. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Also known as the Chinese Red Pine, Pinus tabuliformis gets its common name of 'Tabletop Pine' from the naturally occuring flat top that develops on mature trees. Trees grow easily in well drained soils and produce dense foliage on wide spreading branches. As they grow older Tabletop Pines develop a red hue on their bark, but the bark is typically light gray on young trees.

Tabletop Pines make excellent bonsai specimens because they produce more horizontal spreading branches than many other species of Pine. This feature also lends their use to forming evergreen hedges and screens.