Yunnan Pine Seeds
Pinus yunnanensis
£1.47 – £4.36
Discover the majestic Yunnan Pine – Pinus yunnanensis, a robust and ornamental evergreen native to China’s diverse landscapes. These seeds grow into towering trees reaching up to 30 meters, featuring long, bright green needles and distinctive, fissured bark.
Perfect for landscaping and bonsai, these seeds require no pre-treatment and offer a high germination rate, making them a splendid choice for gardeners and enthusiasts alike.
- ✓ Grow your own majestic Yunnan Pine from seed and enjoy the satisfaction of nurturing this beautiful evergreen tree from its earliest stages.
- ✓ These hardy Yunnan Pine seeds are sourced from healthy, mature trees, ensuring the best possible chance of successful germination and growth.
- ✓ With its attractive blue-green needles and impressive size, the Yunnan Pine makes a stunning addition to any garden or landscape.
- ✓ Pinus yunnanensis is a versatile tree that thrives in a variety of climates and soil types, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
- ✓ Quality UK seed stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
Pinus yunnanensis, commonly known as the Yunnan Pine, is native to the Yunnan province in China and has adapted well to various climates, making it suitable for cultivation in the UK. The seeds of Yunnan Pine are noteworthy for their resilience and potential to grow into trees that exhibit a broad, irregular crown with sturdy branches.
These pines are characterized by their long, slender needles that cluster in bundles of three, presenting a lush appearance.
The bark of the Yunnan Pine develops deep fissures with age, adding to the tree’s rugged charm. As seedlings, Yunnan Pines require well-drained soil and full sunlight to thrive, conditions that are commonly found in British gardens.
These trees are also known for their rapid growth rate and their ability to reach considerable heights, contributing to their popularity in larger landscape projects. In terms of ecological benefits, the Yunnan Pine plays a significant role in its native habitat by providing cover and food for wildlife, a trait that can be beneficial for biodiversity in UK gardens.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-15°C to -10°C (H5)
When MatureSafety
Pollen Allergies, Thorns
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Unique Foliage
Long Needled Trees
Rare / Hard to Find Trees
Natural Germination: Pinus yunnanensis seeds can naturally germinate in spring if sown in autumn. They benefit from the cold winter months, which help break dormancy.
Artificial Stratification: For germination outside their natural cycle, soak the seeds for 24 hours in water, then mix with moist sand or vermiculite. Store in a refrigerator for 1-2 months at about 4°C, before sowing in a well-drained seed starting mix.
Scarification
Soak in water for 24 hours
Cold Stratification
Cold stratify for 60 days
Germinate
Expect about 71% 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 | £0.95 (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 (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (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.
Explore some alternatives
Purple Leaf Birch 80/100cm (3L)
Betula pendula
Scots Pine 40/60cm (P9)
Pinus sylvestris
Slash Pine 20/40cm (P9)
Pinus elliottii
Austrian Pine 20/40cm (2L)