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Pinus densiflora
'Umbraculifera'
Tanyosho Pine, Japanese Red Pine
Mike's
Opinion
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Tanyosho Pine is a multi-stemmed evergreen that has a very dense form. Develops exfoliating bark with age, revealing reddish-orange tones on its underside. These features make this tree a perfect accent specimen to set off any landscape.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Pinaceae |
| Genus |
| Pinus |
| Species |
| densiflora |
| Cultivar |
| 'Umbraculifera' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3b - 7a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -26 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -20 |
| Height |
| 6 - 9 m |
| Spread |
| 8 - 10 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Crown forms an umbrella shape and the width, in most cases, is much greater than the height. Planted as an accent tree and can be used as screening or windbreak. A dense compact form that produces tiny small cones. |
| Landscape |
| Cultivar can be used for bonsai or in a Japanese garden. Rare and unique tree especially good for small spaces or oriental style gardens. Excellent accent tree. |
| Cultivation |
| Shrub should be planted in full sun or part shade. Well drained, slightly acidic soil is best for the Tanyosho Pine. |
| Shape |
| Irregular oval outline with moderate density. Single and multi stem branching. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| The multiple, upright, spreading branches of this cultivar are very uncommon within the Pinus genus. With age, bark will begin to exfoliate, revealing a reddish-orange underside. Very dense and compact form on some specimens. |
| Pests |
| Needle blight and rusts are some diseases affecting Pine. Cankers may also cause dieback. Container plants may be susceptible to aphids, beetles, rust and scales. |
| Habitat |
| Horticulture origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| New bark is light brown in colour maturing to a greyish-brown. A the shrub gets older, the bark begins to exfoliate and reveal a reddish-brown underside. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| The terminal bud is purplish brown in colour and about 1-2 cm in size. The scales on the buds will turn back and reveal a slight white colour; cylindrical and resinous. |
| Leaf Description |
| Needles are in pairs, approximately 5-12.5 cm long, alternately and/or in a spiral fashion along the stem. Light-dark green in colour, slight yellowing in winter months. |
| Flower Description |
| Monoecious, small and pale yellow. Not a very showy flower. |
| Fruit Description |
| Clusters, conical-ovoid to oblong. Approximately 2- 4 cm in length; reddish-brown with smooth, rounded scales. Cones will persists for 1-2 years. Produces an abundance of small cones. |
| Colour Description |
| Light-dark green foliage throughout the year; may turn slightly yellow in winter months due to windburn. |
| Texture Description |
| Soft and fine. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Rayner Gardens, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| This cultivar must be grafted onto a suitable parent stock. Tanyosho can be grafted to produce single stem or multiple stem formations. |
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