Korean Pine
Pinus koraiensis
Pinaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Korea and Japan
Location
Sculpture Garden, Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection, Hillside Garden
Source of plant
Iseli Nursery, F.M. Ellis, Layne Ziegenfuss, Weston Nurseries, Oliver Nurseries Inc., American Conifer Society, Forestfarm Nursery
Description
Tree similar to P. cembra but of looser habit reaching 20-30m in height; needles in fascicles of 5, rather loosely arranged, abscising in the second year, rather stiff, 6-12cm long with rather obtuse tips, the margins finely serrate and rough to the touch.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
foliage characteristics, winter interest, growth habit, large conifer