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    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.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pinus tabuliformis plant

    How to Grow Pinus tabuliformis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • chartreuse
      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph'

    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph' form, landscape by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

    aka Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii Select', Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii', Bergman Japanese White Pine, Bergman's Japanese White Pine, Bergmanii Select Japanese White Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' cones, foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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