Himalayan Pine
Pinus wallichiana
Pinaceae
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