Himalayan Pine

Other names

Bhutan Pine

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Himalaya, Extending West to Afghanistan, and East to Nepal

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Windrose Nursery, John Filkins, Alpine Acres, Claude Heit, Morris Arboretum

Description

Loosely and broadly pyramidal when young, of elegant habit, and often feathered with branches to the ground in old age; tends to be more wide-spreading than many pines as it approaches maturity. Needles gray-green, often bent abruptly near the base so the greater part of the needle is pendulous. 50-80' tall under landscape conditions, but can attain 150'; spread is variable but the largest specimens seen by the author were 1/2 to 2/3's the height.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, winter interest