Pinus latteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mason
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 18 (1): 74. (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481077
Common Names
- Pinus latteri
- Latter's Pine
- Latteri Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus latteri (also called Japanese Black Pine, among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree in the Pinaceae family. It is native to Japan, where it is found in the islands of Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku. It is found in forests, scrublands, and rocky slopes at elevations of 0–1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus latteri 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 latteri has small, yellow-green flowers that produce small, brown, winged seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, thin needles and a single central taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus latteri 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 latteri
Pinus latteri can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to Virginia.
Pinus latteri FAQ
What is the common name of Pinus latteri?
Latter's Pine
What is the native range of Pinus latteri?
India
What is the hardiness zone of Pinus latteri?
USDA Zone 8
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,
References
Francis Mason (1799-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mason' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus latteri Mason: Placement according to April 2023 Classification