Shape | Upright, loose pyramidal broad form. Becomes rounded as it ages. |
Landscape | Used as an accent plant. |
Propagation | Grafting should only be done with mature plants. |
Cultivation | Well drained soils and sandy loam. Drought tolerant. |
Pests | Susceptible to rust, rots and tip blight. |
Notable Specimens | Whistling Gardens, Willsonville, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description | Pinus koraiensis ‘Nana’ has smooth textured twigs. Older plants have grey-brown bark. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Narrow long scales, ranging from 5 - 9 mm long. |
Leaf Description | Needles in fascicles of five. |
Flower Description | Male and female red inflorescences. |
Fruit Description | Cones are long and occur in May. |
Colour Description | The bark is reddish-brown and turns a greyish-brown as it ages. The buds are light green with brown scales. Foliage is dark green. Cones are reddish-brown in colour. Needles are a bluish-green colour. |
Texture Description | The bark is smooth in texture. |