Images of the Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora)

Japanese White Pine

Pinus parviflora

Native to Japan, this pine was introduced into the United States as an ornamental tree where it is valued for its attractive shape and foliage. Trees grow as high as 25 m and are usually as broad as they are tall. Their dense, wide, conical crowns are attractive in the horticultural art of bonsai.

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

Growth Habit:Evergreen tree, growing up to about 15 m tall.

Bloom Time:Late spring.

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

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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