Pinus parviflora 'Venus' typically starts flowering in April.
Japanese white pine
Pinus parviflora 'Venus'
The Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora 'Venus') is a decorative evergreen tree prized for its stunning foliage. Reaching heights of up to 50 feet, its blue-grey needles are larger and softer than other white pines. It has a short, pyramidal shape with dense branching and tufts of short, twisted needles around the crown. The bark is yellowish-brown and scaly. In spring it produces attractive yellow male cones, but no female cones. It does have oval-shaped, reddish-brown conelets that appear in fall. Hardy and easy to grow, Japanese white pine is a great choice for a lawn or garden specification and can be used for bonsai.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 7
Flowers:
Non flowering Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Well-drained
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora 'Venus') should be watered regularly in order to thrive and grow strong. During the summer months, water deeply and thoroughly weekly, allowing the top 2 inches of soil to dry out in between waterings. During the winter months, water every other week or less, as this species does not need as much water to survive. Make sure to water only at the base of the plant and not the pine needles.
sunlight
Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora 'Venus') prefers an area of full sun with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight a day. Morning sun is generally considered best as it helps to dry lingering dew from overnight which can damage the foliage. However, if the area is particularly hot or dry, some afternoon shade is beneficial. As with most conifers, too much shade can cause needle discoloration, so ensure the plant is receiving a good amount of sun before seeing symptom of overshading.
pruning
Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora 'Venus') should be pruned in late winter, preferably late February or early March. Pruning should involve removing any dead, dying, or diseased growth, and any crossing or inward growing branches. In addition, sparking is recommended, with any long branches cut back by half. Sparking helps to promote branch ramification, creating a dense, bushy tree form. Japanese white pine should not be sheared or heavily pruned, as this will reduce the plants natural compact form.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
