Chinese Red Pine

Dramatic Chinese Red Pine trees (Pinus tabuliformis) feature pigmented bark and small, reddish=brown cones with broad scales and edible nuts. Over time, a picturesque, flat-topped profile develops and becomes a living landmark.

An upturned branching structure and long, soft needles make Chinese Red Pine a charismatic addition to your garden design. They'll grow quickly when young into a handsome landscape asset.

Planting and Application:

Many parts of the tree are used for medicinal purposes: pine needle tea is brewed from the gray-green leaves, and both tannin-rich bark extract and resin are harvested for Traditional Chinese Medicine. In Asia, the wood is used for construction with aromatic pulpwood that resembles vanilla.

• Leverage the broad, spreading branches in a backyard setting with custom-fit decking underneath it. Make the most of the sculptural charms of durable Chinese Red Pine with good planning and judicious pruning.
• If you have the room, try a trio planted in a sweeping curve as a beautiful backdrop for outdoor barbeques. Plant at the southwest aspect of your patio for year-round shade and structure.
• Plant a single tree as a specimen in an Asian Garden. Consider building a berm and bringing in a special boulder and Japanese Kerria flowering shrubs to present a compelling contrast.
• Uplight into the canopy with exterior lighting for an exciting nighttime display. That light is further reflected off the sheen of the narrow foliage.
• For an incredible, long-lived hobby tree…order a healthy, high quality Chinese Red Pine from NatureHills.com to start a new specially-pruned bonsai. There is something so windswept and romantic about the table-shaped form of this special species.

#ProPlantTips for Care: 

Plant in full sun with at least six hours of sunlight a day. They need rich, well-drained soil for best results.

• Include symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster in the planting hole of your important evergreen landscape trees. Get more expert planting tips from the NatureHills.com Horticulture team.
• Supply supplemental water on a regular basis to keep your tree stress-free. Mulch over the root zone, then pull it back away from touching the main trunk.
• Prune to correct broken limbs in early spring. Give it plenty of space to achieve the full spread for the best impression in the landscape.