Status:
valid
Authors:
(Parl.) Regel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE) 1858: 23. (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481822
Common Names
- Pumila Pine
- Pumila Pine
- Pumila Pine
Description
Pinus pumila (also called 'Dwarf Siberian Pine', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen coniferous shrub in the Pinaceae family. It is native to the mountains of eastern Asia, from Siberia to Japan, and is typically found in dry, rocky mountain habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus pumila is used for timber production, as well as for providing shelter and shade. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus pumila has yellow-green flowers, brown seeds and seedlings that are yellow-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinus pumila is a slow-growing conifer that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm environment until they root.
Where to Find Pinus pumila
Pinus pumila is native to the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States and can be found in the states of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Pinus pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus pumila?
Pinus pumila
What is the common name of Pinus pumila?
Dwarf Siberian pine
What is the natural range of Pinus pumila?
Eastern Siberia
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,