Pine, Lacebark
Pinus bungeana
Pinaceae - Pine
Description
Leaves: Needles in bundles of 3; 2" to 4" long; stiff; dark green; evergreen, remain on tree 3 to 4 years.
Twigs/buds: Twigs grayish-green, hairless, lustrous.
Flowers/fruit: Monoecious. Fruit a woody cone; 2" to 3" long; curved, triangular spine on the tips of the scales.
Bark: Scaly bark that comes off in patches like a London planetree; irregular patches of green, white, and brown; very distinctive.
Wood: Fine-grained, brittle; has been used by Chinese for making coffins; little information available.
General: Native to China. Tolerant of a variety of conditions, including pavement nearby. Fairly cold and alkaline-soil tolerant; shade intolerant.
Landscape Use: Very desirable tree. Use as a specimen tree where showy bark can be observed. Foliage and canopy shape and size remind me of a Scotch pine. Should be planted more often. Zones 4-8.
Characteristics
General
| Family | Pinaceae - Pine |
|---|---|
| Cultivar Availability | No |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| Type | Conifer |
| Utah Native | No |
Growth
| Growth Rate | Low |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | High |
| Longevity | High |
| Is Good Under Power Lines | No |
| Crown Shapes | Pyramidal |
Ornamental
| Bark | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fall Color | No |
| Flowers | No |
| Foliage | No |
| Fruit | No |
Tolerance
| Shade | Low |
|---|---|
| Salt | Medium |
| Drought | Medium |
| Poor Drainage | Low |
| Alkalinity | Medium |
| Transplanting | Medium |