Japanese Stone Pine, Pinus pumila, Tree Seeds (Hardy Evergreen, Bonsai)

Description: Japanese Stone Pine, Pinus pumila, Tree Seeds Hardy, Adaptable, Bonsai, Evergreen, Cold, Heat, Drought, Salt, Slope and Wind Tolerant Japanese Stone Pine is a dense, beautiful low growing, evergreen shrub, native to Japan and Korea, where it is found in groves on the high mountain tops. It is a dense, horizontal spreader unlike any other in cultivation. It is extremely hardy and slow growing. Foliage: Needles are 1 1/2-3 inches long in fives. The needles are densely arranged on the stem and more or less appressed to the stem. Leaves are typically a blue-green to blue-gray color. Buds: Cylindrical, about 1/2 inch long, red-brown in color. Bud scales are lanceolate and resinous. Bark: New stems are greenish in color becoming gray brown in second year. Cone: Cones held in groups. Individual cones are 1-2 inches long. Young cones are purple-violet but mature to a reddish to yellow brown. Other Names: Japanese Stone Pine, Dwarf Japanese Stone Pine, Dwarf Siberian Pine, Siberian Dwarf Pine, Dwarf Stone Pine, Creeping pine Zone: 3 to 8 Growth Rate: Very slow growing Plant Type: Conifer, evergreen shrub Family: Pinaceae (Pine Family) Native Range: East Asia Height: Highly variable, from 1 to 10 feet tall at maturity. Spread: Usually wider than height. Shape: Low, shrubby plant with a more or less prostrate growth habit. Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: Evergreen Drought Tolerance: High once established Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Full sun and well-drained soils. Grows at high elevation in its native habitat and thus appears to be tolerant of winter winds. Drought tolerant once established and tolerant of seashore conditions. Uses: Small evergreen shrub probably for specimen use due to its unpredictable growth. Good conifer to use as specimen in a rock garden. A must for the dwarf conifer fanatic. Bonsai. Sowing Pinus pumila Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 60-120 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet). Germination: Sow 3/8” Deep, Keep moist (Not wet).For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. 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Price: 2.5 USD

Location: Elko, Nevada

End Time: 2024-03-30T06:56:09.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.6 USD