About Pinus parviflora Siebold & Zucc.
Taxonomic Identity
Pinus parviflora Siebold & Zucc. is a coniferous evergreen tree.
Size and Crown
It typically reaches 15–25 m in height, though it can rarely grow as tall as 30 m, and forms a wide, dense, conical crown.
Leaf Characteristics
Its leaves are needle-like, arranged in bundles of five, and measure 3–7 cm long.
Cone Features
This species produces cones that are 4–8 cm long, with broad, rounded scales.
Seed Characteristics
Its seeds are 7–10 mm long, with a vestigial wing that measures 3–10 mm.
Cultivation Uses
Pinus parviflora is a popular tree for bonsai cultivation, and it is also grown as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens.
Cultivar Awards
Two of its cultivars, 'Adcock's Dwarf' and 'Bonnie Bergman', have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
