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Pinus wallichiana (Himalayan Pine)

Type Tree, Conifer, Evergreen
Form Compact Rounded Tree, Architectural Form
Size Large Tree (8m or more height)
Colours Blue Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Pinus wallichiana - Cultivation Notes

The hardy pine prefers a poorer well drained, sandy soil on neutral to acid (not chalky) soil. Plant in an open sunny shade free position including any cold and exposured spots. Don’t prune unless for shape or to removing dead weak wood


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Pinus wallichiana:
  • Sun loving drought tolerant plant
  • All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
  • Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
  • Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
  • Suitable for exposed coastal planting
  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
  • Tolerates cold exposed locations
Weaknesses of Pinus wallichiana
  • Does not produce showy attractive flowers

Common Missspellings: Pinis, Pines, Pinnus, Pinnes, Pynus, Pynis, Pynes, Pinas


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Pinus wallichiana (Himalayan Pine)

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