Pinus densiflora 'Jane Kluis'
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Japanese Red Pine.
Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Pinus is the largest group of conifers in the world, one hundred and thirteen species all evergreen trees or shrubs. It is almost an entirely northern hemisphere genus. There is no fossil record in the southern hemisphere and only one species just crosses the equator in northern Sumatra. Pinus species have attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of two, three or five; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years.
Details
Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery. Pinus Densiflora 'Jane Kluis' is a dwarf conifer. Often with multiple trunks at its base it has a spreading, globose habit. The rounded form is slightly flattened at the top and the evergreen foliage consists of bright green needles, stiff and upright, radially arranged.
Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Dark green needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre and 10 litre.
Special Attributes: The bark of young stems has an attractive, copper-reddish colour, turning to a subtler greyish-brown as they mature. This cultivar produces a profusion of conspicuous white buds.