Pinus wallichiana

Pinus walliciana *(AGM)
Bhutan Pine / Himalayan Pine

A beautiful and very elegant evergreen conifer with a broad pyramid growth habit and long slender drooping blue-grey needles 8" (20cm ) long. This tree is an excellent specimen pine, grown for its attractive foliage and decorative pine cones that are produced in November.

Grows best in full sun in moist, well-drained soils and sheltered from strong winds. Prepare the soil well prior to planting with the addition of a quality soil conditioner or compost. Water well in and keep well watered during prolonged dry periods. Once established, it is tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions including sandy drought prone soil, coastal sites and urban pollution. No pruning required.

Native to: Himalayas
Eventual height and spread: 9-15m x 6-10m
Very hardy
Supplied height: 40-50cm

*Award of Garden Merit (AGM) is awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS); the plant performs reliably in normal garden conditions.