Pinus yunnanensis

Also Known As

Yunnan Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 30'
W: 30'

planting zones

7a-9b

Pinus yunnanensis plant details

Pinus yunnanensis is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 yunnanensis

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 30 FT wide, 30 FT tall
Uses: endangered, rare, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus yunnanensis

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small-medium-sized pine (25-30') from the Yunnan and Szechwan Provinces of China, this rare tree is conical when young but becomes flat-topped with age, with flaking reddish bark and long pendulous needles in 3?s. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Yunnan Pine is an endangered conifer native to a limited range in Yunnan Province, China with dense, light green foliage. This species is rare in cultivation but has quickly become one of our favorite pine species because of its softer needles that tend to droop, giving the tree a feathery appearance. The needles grow 10 inches or longer on mature trees and have a lighter underside that makes the whole tree shimmer slightly in a light breeze. Unlike a lot of other pine species which tend to grow tall and sparse when young, the Yunnan Pine develops dense branching from an early age and forms a beautiful specimen even as a 2-3 year old seedling.

Like other pines, the Yunnan Pine prefers well drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Trees will grow in compacted soils like clay and fine silt but growth will be somewhat slower in loose soil. We have found the Yunnan Pine to be a fast growing species that forms an excellent evergreen hedge or screen but also adds value as a landscape focal point.