Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Y.Hsai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Natl. Acad. Peiping 4: 155. (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481408
Common Names
- Hwangshan Pine
- Hwangshan Chinese Pine
- Chinese White Pine
Description
Pinus hwangshanensis (also called Hwangshan Pine, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 15 meters in height. It is native to East Asia and is found in dry coniferous forests. The leaves are needle-like and the cones are small and brown in color.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus hwangshanensis is used for timber, pulp, and fuelwood. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus hwangshanensis has yellow-green flowers, with a cone-like shape. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinus hwangshanensis is a coniferous evergreen tree native to China. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pinus hwangshanensis
Pinus hwangshanensis is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.
Pinus hwangshanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus hwangshanensis?
Pinus hwangshanensis
What is the natural range of Pinus hwangshanensis?
The natural range of Pinus hwangshanensis is China.
What is the growth rate of Pinus hwangshanensis?
Pinus hwangshanensis has a slow to moderate growth rate of 13-24 inches (33-61 cm) per year.
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,