Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifera'

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Tanyosho Pine

 
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Description

This small tree or large shrub will slowly grow to about 25' tall and has medium-sized, dark green leaves. It has umbrella like crown, with multi-trunks, making this an outstanding specimen. It prefers full sun near the coast but give afternoon shade in warm inland areas. It needs well draining soil and medium amount of watering, more during hot summer months. Foliage is needle-like and bark is reddish brown. This tree is used for bonsai and manicured for topiaries.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Red

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Indoor, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Topiary

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.