Pinus thunbergii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Parl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16 (2): 388. (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481662
Common Names
- Thunberg Pine
- Thunberg White Pine
- Thunberg Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus thunbergii (also called Japanese Red Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine native to Japan. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall, with yellow-green needles. It grows in temperate climates in moist, well-drained soils, such as in coastal plains and lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus thunbergii is often used as an ornamental tree and is also used for timber. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus thunbergii has yellow-green flowers and produces small, wingless seeds. Its seedlings have seven needles, three short and four long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus thunbergii is a slow-growing conifer that can reach up to 20 m (65 ft) in height. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Germination is usually good, but can be slow and erratic.
Where to Find Pinus thunbergii
Pinus thunbergii can be found in the western United States, from Oregon to northern California.
Pinus thunbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus thunbergii?
Pinus thunbergii
What is the common name of Pinus thunbergii?
Japanese red pine
What is the natural range of Pinus thunbergii?
Japan, Korea, and China
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
Filippo Parlatore (1816-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parl.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus thunbergii Parl.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification