Chinese White Pine

Long-lived Chinese White Pine tree (Pinus armandii) has been long celebrated in art, poetry, and it's essence captured in specialty Bonsai pruning techniques. Growing rounded and lyrically irregular with age…young Chinese White Pines start off conical with a dense arrangement of whorled branches

Enormous, rough-textured cones develop as Chinese White Pine trees mature for a very distinctive, almost prehistoric look…along with edible pine nuts. This is the famed Mount Hua tree that survives tough, mountainous terrain and extreme altitudes.

Planting and Application:

Esteemed for many centuries for their tenacity in the face of adversity, Chinese White Pine trees scramble for purchase atop thin, rocky soils. Mount Hua was known to serve the "scariest cup of tea" at a treacherous mountain pass in China…why not let their indomitable strength be an inspiration in your own landscape?

• Plant one or more on a rocky slope and allow them to become sculpted over time. Use judicious pruning to create a customized fit.
• Bonsai enthusiasts will appreciate starting a new project with these rare specimens. Our trees are extremely high-quality and are expertly shipped direct to your doorstep.
• Underplant your Chinese White Pine with Azaleas and Rhododendrons for a romantic garden moment. The long, thin needles of the Pine are a wonderful contrast to broad-leaved evergreen foliage.
• Plant one in a sheltered spot in a speciality evergreen collection. Mount Hua trees become a visually arresting specimen you'll enjoy studying the huge, heavy cones on your garden stroll.
• Try one as a gift plant or very special Housewarming present for your most discerning friends and family members. Add a gorgeous new shovel and a bottle of wine to enjoy after the young tree is well watered in the ground.

#ProPlantTips for Care: 

Plant in a protected site with perfect drainage where it will receive full sun. Clay soils will not be suited…try Korean Pine if you have that kind of heavy soil type.

• Always use symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster in the planting hole of your important evergreen trees. Get more expert planting tips from the NatureHills.com Horticulture team.
• Give a regular schedule of supplemental water to keep your tree stress-free. Mulch lightly over the root zone, then pull it back away from touching the main trunk.
• Use a light hand when pruning. Far better to allow it enough space to spread than to remove lower limbs for a graceful appearance.