About Pinus taiwanensis Hayata
Scientific Name
Pinus taiwanensis Hayata
Commonly known as Taiwan red pine, this is a large tree with a straight trunk that can reach up to 35 metres (115 feet) in height and 80 centimetres (2+1⁄2 feet) in diameter. Its needles grow in bundles of two, and its cones measure 6–7 cm (2+1⁄4–2+3⁄4 inches) in length. This species is common in Taiwan's Central Mountain Range, where it occurs at altitudes between 750 and 3,000 m (2,500–9,800 ft), and it often grows in pure stands.
