| General Description | A smaller cultivar of Pinus densiflora, Pendula has weeping branches with dark green needles in groups of twos. |
| ID Characteristic | A plant with rich green needles, and pendulous branches sweeping downwards. It has 2 needles per fascicle that are dark green. The bark is peeling and is a red/orange colour. |
| Shape | A weeping, widely spreading, dense plant. |
| Propagation | Propagated by grafting on Pinus densiflora rootstock, with the graft height determining the effect. |
| Cultivation | These plants like full-sun, well-drained, slightly acidic soils. To maintain its upright form it needs to be trained or it will become a ground cover. |
| Pests | Occasionally suffers from needle blight, cankers and rusts. |
| Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | When young, the bark is an orange/red, turning grey near the bottom as it ages. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | The buds are cylindrical and are a red/brown colour. They are resinous and about 1.25 cm long. |
| Leaf Description | Two soft, twisted needles about 7.6 cm to 12.7 cm long. The needles are green with no autumn colour. The needles persist for about 3 years. |
| Flower Description | Monoecious, yellow, inconspicuous, flower. |
| Fruit Description | The fruit is a tan colour, oval in shape and about 2.5 -7.6 cm long. They can be found alone or in clusters and will be held by the tree for about 2 years. |
| Colour Description | The needles are a rich green colour. The bark is an orange/red colour. |
| Texture Description | Fine, softly twisted needles. |
