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Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifera'

Tanyosho Pine

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This small tree or large shrub will slowly grow to about 25' tall and has medium-sized, dark green leaves. It has umbrella like crown, with multi-trunks, making this an outstanding specimen. It prefers full sun near the coast but give afternoon shade in warm inland areas. It needs well draining soil and medium amount of watering, more during hot summer months. Foliage is needle-like and bark is reddish brown. This tree is used for bonsai and manicured for topiaries.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Indoor, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Topiary

Attracts Wildlife

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.