Pinus wallichiana

Himalaya.

Broad, pyramidal.

The Bhutan pine is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green.

Dark grey, bark peeling off in irregular plates makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The light brown cones of Pinus wallichiana are very large and cylindrical.

Pinus wallichiana is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

The Bhutan pine has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary, ornamental shrub

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.
- This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).