Chinese Red Pine Tree

Chinese Red Pine Tree Seeds

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Description

Chinese Red Pine is a hardy evergreen conifer native to northern and central China. This attractive pine is valued for its dense, rounded crown, rugged orange-brown bark, and excellent adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. It is widely used as an ornamental landscape tree, windbreak, and reforestation species. Chinese Red Pine develops into a picturesque specimen with age, making it an excellent choice for parks, large landscapes, and bonsai enthusiasts.

Botanical Information

  • Botanical Name: Pinus tabulaeformis
  • Common Name: Chinese Red Pine
  • Germination Rate: 60–80%
  • Family: Pinaceae
  • Origin: China
  • Plant Type: Evergreen Conifer Tree

Germination Instructions

  • Seed does not require a pre-treatment.
  • Sow seeds approximately ¼ inch deep in a well-drained seed-starting mix.
  • Keep soil evenly moist but not saturated.
  • Maintain temperatures between 65–75°F for best germination.
  • Germination typically occurs within 14–30 days under suitable conditions.

Growing Information

  • Hardiness Zones: 4–8
  • Mature Height: 40–60 feet
  • Mature Spread: 25–40 feet
  • Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Soil Preference: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or rocky soils
  • Water Requirements: Moderate
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Landscape Uses: Specimen tree, windbreak, reforestation, bonsai, and ornamental landscapes

Chinese Red Pine tolerates drought once established and adapts well to poor soils and urban environments. Its distinctive bark, attractive needles, and broad crown provide year-round interest in the landscape.

Seed Quantities Available

  • 1 oz. - 750 Seeds
  • 1/4 lb. - 3,000 Seeds
  • 1 lb. - 12,000 Seeds