Japanese white pine

Grow in any well drained soil in full sun. See Trees: buying and planting specimens

Generally no pruning required. Remove competing leaders and, on older trees, crown lift as necessary by removing some of the lower branches to create a clear trunk

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in late winter. Retain in pots for at least two years

Pine adelgid and sawfly may occur

May be affected by honey fungus, various needle cast diseases and tree rust