Pinus bungeana
Lacebark Pine

Pinus bungeana - Overall Tree
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Lustrous medium to dark evergreen green needles)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Cone)
 Ultimate Height:
50-80 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
20-35 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers well-drained, acidic soils but can tolerate slightly alkaline soils
 Range:
China
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Siff needles (2-4") are evergreen, in fascicles of 3, and have light waxy lines on both sides. Grayish-green young stems, but exfoliating and more colorful older branches and trunks, which peel in interesting patches of greens and browns.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Notable Bark 163
  • Slow Growth Rate 266
  • Screen 177
  • Specimen 607

    • Additional Information

    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.

    3 Pinus bungeana found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12016_00009*AUNIV
    22016_00010*AUNIV
    3ORIG_7901*AFPRD

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