Pinus Wallichiana

Pinus Wallichiana (Himalayan pine, blue pine)

General description
Pinus Wallichiana is a special ornamental conifer, valued for its very long, thin and drooping blue-green needles. It has an elegant and airy appearance, being ideal as a solitary specimen in large gardens or parks.

Dimensions

• Height at maturity: 20–30 m (in gardens, usually smaller)

• Width: 8–12 m

• Growth: medium to fast

Needles

• Length: 15–20 cm

• Grouped by how many 5

• Very thin, soft, pendulous

• Color: blue-green to silver

Cones

• Very decorative, long (20–30 cm)

• Thin, cylindrical

• At first green, then light brown

Crown

• Conic in youth

• It becomes wide, irregular, with arched and slightly drooping branches

Planting requirements

• Exposure: full sun (tolerates slight partial shade)

• Soil: well drained, slightly acid to neutral

• It does not tolerate heavy, compacted soils or with excess moisture

Resistance

• Frost resistant (up to -25°C)

• Sensitive to urban pollution and very strong winds

• More sensitive than other pines to fungal diseases in wet soils

Maintenance

• Requires little cutting (correction only)

• Moderate watering in the first years after planting

• Mulching is recommended

Use in landscaping

• Tree lonely in large gardens

• Parks and ample green spaces

• Ideal for gardens with a natural, landscape style

Plants may differ from the images shown without affecting quality or variety. The appearance, size and shape of plants can vary depending on the season, age and growing conditions.