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Pinus wallichiana

Himalayan White, Blue or Bhutan Pi

Plant photo of: Pinus wallichiana
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Information by: Bonnie Rose        Photographer: Steve Jacobs

 

Description

A notable feature of this tree is the needle color and formation. They are 5-8" long, slender, and drooping. While they are often kinked at first, their outer surface is a green color, and they are bluish-white on smooth green shoots. Light brown cones are also visible on this tree.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.