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