Status:
valid
Authors:
Uyeki
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Corean Timber Trees 1: 65. (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481254
Common Names
- Densithunbergii Pine
- Densithunbergii Pinus
- Densithunbergii Chinese Pine
Description
Pinus densithunbergii (also called Japanese black pine, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to Japan. It has long, needle-like leaves and produces small, yellow-brown cones. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus densithunbergii is used for timber, fuel, and ornamental purposes. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus densithunbergii has small, yellow-green flowers that are grouped in clusters of two or three. Its seeds are small and winged, and its seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinus densithunbergii is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 25 m (82 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the fall in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Pinus densithunbergii
Pinus densithunbergii is native to Japan and can be found in the prefectures of Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi.
Pinus densithunbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus densithunbergii?
Pinus densithunbergii
What type of plant is Pinus densithunbergii?
Coniferous tree
Where is Pinus densithunbergii native to?
Japan
Species in the Pinus genus
Pinus kesiya,
Pinus latteri,
Pinus koraiensis,
Pinus krempfii,
Pinus lambertiana,
Pinus jeffreyi,
Pinus jaliscana,
Pinus lawsonii,
Pinus luchuensis,
Pinus lumholtzii,
Pinus luzmariae,
Pinus longaeva,
Pinus leiophylla,
Pinus litvinovii,
Pinus densata,
Pinus densithunbergii,
Pinus densiflora,
Pinus cubensis,
Pinus culminicola,
Pinus dalatensis,
Pinus douglasiana,
Pinus echinata,
Pinus edulis,
Pinus durangensis,
Pinus devoniana,
Pinus contorta,
Pinus coulteri,
Pinus clausa,
Pinus halepensis,
Pinus hartwegii,
Pinus greggii,
Pinus hakkodensis,
Pinus heldreichii,
Pinus hwangshanensis,
Pinus henryi,
Pinus herrerae,
Pinus fenzeliana,
Pinus elliottii,
Pinus engelmannii,
Pinus gerardiana,
Pinus glabra,
Pinus flexilis,
Pinus serotina,
Pinus rzedowskii,
Pinus sabiniana,
Pinus strobiformis,
Pinus squamata,
Pinus sibirica,
Pinus strobus,
Pinus roxburghii,
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba,
Abies amabilis,
Abies balsamea,
Abies beshanzuensis,
Abies borisii-regis,
Abies bracteata,
Abies cephalonica,
Abies chensiensis,
Abies cilicica,
Abies concolor,
Abies delavayi,
Abies densa,
Abies durangensis,
Abies fabri,
Abies fanjingshanensis,
Abies fargesii,
Abies firma,
Abies flinckii,
Abies forrestii,
Abies fraseri,
Abies grandis,
Abies guatemalensis,
Abies hickelii,
Abies hidalgensis,
Abies holophylla,
Abies homolepis,
Abies kawakamii,
Abies koreana,
Abies lasiocarpa,
Abies magnifica,
Abies mariesii,
Abies nebrodensis,
Abies nephrolepis,
Abies nordmanniana,
Abies numidica,
Abies pindrow,
Abies pinsapo,
Abies procera,
Abies recurvata,
Abies religiosa,
Abies sachalinensis,
Abies sibirica,
Abies spectabilis,
Abies squamata,
Abies veitchii,
Abies vejarii,
Abies yuanbaoshanensis,
Abies ziyuanensis,
Abies jaliscana,
Abies phanerolepis,