Tree Indiana Native ID That Tree Video AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Pinus banksiana [Jack Pine] This pine is quite hardy and can grow on poor soil, however, given its scrubby and somewhat unkempt appearance, it is not generally recommended for ornamental use. Pyramidal when young, becoming flat-topped and spreading with maturity. Indiana NativeID That Tree Video AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Tree Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Pinus bungeana [Lacebark Pine] Excellent specimen tree for bark interest, showing bark color on 1.5-2" dia. branches. Branches may break under snow. Attacked by many pine-targeting insects, with perhaps the Zimmerman Moth, the Pine Shoot Moth, and the Bud Moth being the most significant threat. Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Tree Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Pinus cembra [Swiss Stone Pine] A fine formal specimen with age. Too slow growing to be very versatile, unless one is willing to purchase a large specimen. Susceptible to Zimmerman Moth, Pine Shoot Moth, and Bud Moth. Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Tree Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Pinus densiflora [Japanese Red Pine] This species is outstanding for its landscape interest, making a uniquely picturesque specimen. Other species are better choices for screening. Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub/Tree Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifera' [Dwarf Japanese Red Pine] This species is outstanding for its landscape interest, making a uniquely picturesque specimen. 'Umbraculifera' is an interesting dwarf cultivar, with a spreading, umbrella-like head and can be grown as a shrub or small tree. The flaky, orange-red bark of this plant is quite attractive. Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Tree Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Pinus flexilis [Limber Pine] Large taproot makes it difficult to transplant once established. Generally low maintenance with few problems, but is susceptible to White Pine Blister Rust. Decaying needles acidify soil beneath (to about pH 4.5), which suppresses growth of other plant species. Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Tree Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf’s Pyramid' [Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine] 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' is a vigorous grower with a strongly upright form and is common in the nursery trade. Large taproot makes it difficult to transplant once established. Generally low maintenance with few problems, but is susceptible to White Pine Blister Rust. Decaying needles acidify soil beneath (to about pH 4.5), which suppresses growth of other plant species. Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Tree Purdue Plant Doctor Available Pinus koraiensis [Korean Pine] Often confused with the Swiss Pine (Pinus cembra), the Korean Pine is a slow growing evergreen tree, native to eastern Asia. Pinus koraiensis is noted for its adaptability to many different environments and cold hardy. Its dark green needles have two white stomatal lines which gives the overall color of the needle a blue green. When young, the branching is tight and very pyramidal, which relaxes with age to a more loose pyramidal habit. Purdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Pinus mugo [Mugo Pine] Seed-propagated plants vary widely in degree of dwarfness, and this is not always apparent in young plants. Pruning annually can help maintain dwarf habit (don't pinch or cut past candles). Can be disfigured by scale insects. Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub Purdue Plant Doctor Available Pinus mugo 'Aurea' [Golden Dwarf Mugo Pine] 'Aurea' is a semi-dwarf cultivar with bright green needles that turn a bright golden-yellow in the winter. Best coloration in full sun. Pruning annually can help maintain dwarf habit (don't pinch or cut past candles). Can be disfigured by scale insects. Purdue Plant Doctor Available
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