Status:
valid
Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 2 (3): 28. (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481082
Common Names
- Pinus koraiensis
- Korean Pine
- Koraiensis Pine
Description
Pinus koraiensis (also called Korean Pine, among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree in the Pinaceae family. It is native to Asia, where it is found in China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in forests, scrublands, and rocky slopes at elevations of 0–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus koraiensis is used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used to make furniture, paper, and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus koraiensis has small, yellow-green flowers that produce small, brown, winged seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, thin needles and a single central taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinus koraiensis is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pinus koraiensis
Pinus koraiensis can be found in northern and central China, Korea, and Japan.
Pinus koraiensis FAQ
What is the common name of Pinus koraiensis?
Korean Pine
What is the native range of Pinus koraiensis?
Korea, Japan, China
What is the hardiness zone of Pinus koraiensis?
USDA Zone 5
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,