Sikang / Gaoshan Pine Tree Seeds
Pinus densata
Price range: £2.51 through £9.63
The Gaoshan Pine Pinus densata is a hardy conifer from the mountains of Tibet and China. It has dark furrowed bark and soft green needles in pairs. A great choice for adding year-round structure to your garden.
- ✓ These are the same high-quality seeds we use in our own nursery to grow healthy, thriving trees. Follow our germination guide for best results.
- ✓ The Gaoshan Pine is a rare and attractive conifer from the high mountains of Tibet and western China, where it thrives at altitudes up to 4,600 metres, making it extremely hardy and tough in British conditions
- ✓ This evergreen tree features soft green needles held in pairs and develops deeply furrowed dark grey bark as it matures, providing wonderful texture and year-round interest in your garden
- ✓ Ideal as a specimen tree on a lawn or to add height and structure to large borders, the Gaoshan Pine pairs beautifully with heathers, ornamental grasses, and other plants that enjoy free-draining soil
- ✓ Once established, Pinus densata requires very little maintenance with no regular pruning needed, and it tolerates exposed windy sites, poor soils, and cold winters with ease making it perfect for tough spots
- ✓ Quality UK seed stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
The Gaoshan Pine is a rare and striking conifer that will make a fine addition to your garden. Also known as the Sikang Pine, Pinus densata comes from the high mountains of Tibet and western China. It grows at altitudes up to 4,600 metres, making it one of the toughest pines around.
This tree is a natural hybrid. It formed from crosses between Pinus tabuliformis and Pinus yunnanensis many thousands of years ago. Over time, it became a stable species in its own right. This makes it quite special from a botanical point of view.
If you want something different, this pine delivers. It has a lovely shape that changes as it matures. Young trees tend to be quite narrow and upright. As they age, they develop a more open, spreading crown. The bark is dark grey and deeply furrowed, adding texture and interest all year round.
The needles are medium green and come in pairs. They give the tree a soft, feathery look. In spring, you may spot small cones forming. These mature over two years and add to the tree’s charm.
This pine handles cold weather with ease. It comes from harsh mountain climates, so British winters pose no problem. It also copes well with wind. This makes it a good choice for exposed sites where other trees might struggle.
Foliage
Evergreen
Natural Germination: Gaoshan Pine seeds need a period of cold to break dormancy. Sow them outdoors in late autumn or early winter. This allows them to experience natural cold stratification through the winter months. Germination should occur the following spring.
Artificial Stratification: To stratify the seeds artificially, mix them with damp sand or vermiculite in a sealed plastic bag. Place this in the fridge at around 3-5°C for 60 to 90 days. Check occasionally to ensure the medium stays moist but not wet. After this cold period, the seeds are ready to sow.
Scarification
Soak in water for 24 hours
Cold Stratification
Cold stratify for 60 days
Germinate
Expect about 83% germinancy
Difficulty Level
Easy
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | This item |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £11.94 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £25.14 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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