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Bhutan pine

Pinus wallichiana

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Pinus
Family: Pinaceae
Common Names: blue pine, Himalayan pine, Himalayan white pine

About this plant

P. wallichiana is a large broad-crowned evergreen tree retaining its spreading lower branches when grown in an open position. Long, slender, drooping blue-grey needles and banana-shaped cones up to 25cm long

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun in a position sheltered from strong winds. See Trees: buying and planting specimens

Pruning

No pruning generally required. Remove competing leaders if necessary

Propagation

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

Pests

Pine adelgid and aphids may occur

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardFlower Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Over Hundred Years