Japanese White Pine

The Japanese White Pine – Pinus parviflora embodies the elegance of oriental gardens with its artistic form and distinctive blue-green foliage. Highly prized in Japanese gardens, it brings a sense of tranquility and eastern refinement to any setting.

Notable cultivars include the compact ‘Glauca’, with intense blue needles, and the weeping ‘Pendula’, perfect for creating dramatic garden focal points. ‘Cleary’ offers a narrow, upright form ideal for smaller spaces, while ‘Brevifolia’ features shorter needles and dense growth.

The species is characterized by soft, twisted needles arranged in bundles of five, creating a delicate, layered effect. Its naturally irregular branching pattern develops character with age, making each specimen unique. The bark matures to an attractive silver-grey, complementing the blue-tinted foliage.

Thriving in well-drained soil and full sun, Japanese White Pine is surprisingly adaptable to UK conditions. It responds well to careful pruning, making it suitable for training as a specimen tree or in the Japanese art of niwaki.

• Excellent range of ornamental cultivars
• Distinctive blue-green needles
• Perfect for Japanese-style gardens
• Suitable for training and shaping
• Develops unique character with age