Plant Profile: Lacebark pine
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The Botanical Garden’s living collections is among the greatest in the world and contains more than 1 million plants. Jon Peter, Plant Records Manager, periodically shines the spotlight on a particular species that can be found within our 250 acres. |
Botanical Name: Pinus bungeana
Common Name(s): Lacebark pine; Bunge’s pine
Family Name: Pinaceae (Pine family)
Native Range: Central to northern China
USDA Hardiness Zones: Zone 4–8
Location(s) within NYBG: By Reflecting Pool, Ross Conifer Arboretum
Site Requirements: Prefers full sun and is adaptable to many soil types as long as it is well- drained soil.
Interesting Note: A slow-growing pine tree that has many striking features, which help to make this a desirable tree for the home landscape. The best feature is the camouflage bark. which exfoliates with age to create beautiful colors and patterns. This feature is exceptional against a backdrop of freshly fallen snow.
several years ago I was so awed by your Pinus bugeana that I did plant two of these trees in my yard (purchased from Twomblys’s Nursery in CT). It was a real treat when the bark finally started to exfoliate. One tree is doing well, the other, planted in a location with, perhaps, poor drainage, no longer survives.