Images of the Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora)

Japanese Red Pine

Pinus densiflora

Native to Asia, this pine is also cultivated in the United States for its interesting multi-trunked growth habit and overall beauty. The trees grow between 20 and 35 m in height and have trunks covered with scaly red-brown bark. The timber is used for construction and an important resin can be gathered from the trunk.

Habitat:Planted as an ornamental, growing in full sun.

Growth Habit:Evergreen tree, growing 12-18 m tall or higher.

Presence in US:Not native to the US but widely cultivated.

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