Himalayan White Pine Pinus wallichiana
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- PY-nus wal-lik-ee-A-na
- Description
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An evergreen with a broad base and horizontal lower branches, which it often retains. This graceful specimen has an upright form with a loose and broadly pyramidal form when young. At the tree ages, it broadens and develops a rounded crown. The branches are wide-spreading and pendulous. Transplant when small for best results. Winter winds can cause discoloration.
Its attractive foliage and large cones make this a popular ornamental tree.
It is widely used in the timber industry. It's also a commercial source of turpentine.
Branches on trees planted in a solitary location tend to grow longer.
Insect, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: This tree is susceptible to wind damage.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Nana'
Dwarf form - 'Oculus Draconis'
Green-blue needles gow with a slight "kink" giving a false weeping look. - 'Zebrina'
Needles flecked with yellow
- 'Nana'
- 'Nana', 'Oculus Draconis', 'Zebrina'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Nana'
Dwarf form - 'Oculus Draconis'
Green-blue needles gow with a slight "kink" giving a false weeping look. - 'Zebrina'
Needles flecked with yellow
- 'Nana'
- 'Nana', 'Oculus Draconis', 'Zebrina'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Pinus
- Species:
- wallichiana
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Himalayas
- Wildlife Value:
- This plant supports Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) larvae which have one brood per season and appear from April-October in the south. Adult Imperial Moths do not feed.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 30 ft. 0 in. - 50 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 20 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Needled Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Pyramidal
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 24-60 feet
- NC Region:
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Flower Size:
- > 6 inches
- Flower Description:
- 6 to 12 in. cylindrical cones; pendulous and turn brown with age.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Needled Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Blue
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- White
- Leaf Type:
- Needles
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- 5 to 8 in. soft, blue-green needles in bundles of 5; upper surface green, lower surface blue-white creating a silvery blue cast; young needles are erect; older needles droop; needles often bend near base creating a pendulous effect
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Bark:
- Bark Color:
- Dark Brown
- Dark Gray
- Bark Description:
- Gray bark fissures and turns dark brown with age
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Lawn
- Meadow
- Recreational Play Area
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Nighttime Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Foundation Planting
- Mass Planting
- Screen/Privacy
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Moths
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
