Pinus bungeana
lacebark pine
A slow-growing conifer, to 30m tall, frequently branching near to the ground forming a bushy tree or large shrub. Often cultivated for its ornamental smooth grey-green bark that flakes away to reveal creamy-white patches, darkening to shades of red, purple, brown and green. The bright green leaves are rigid, pointed, 5-10cm long and borne in threes; short-stalked brown cones are up to 7cm long
Buy this plant
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Cream Green Grey Silver Purple Red White | Green | Brown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Cream Green Grey Silver Purple Red White | Green | Brown | |
| Autumn | Brown Cream Green Grey Silver Purple Red White | Green | Brown | |
| Winter | Brown Cream Green Grey Silver Purple Red White | Green | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pinus can be shrubs or large, evergreen trees, some species with attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. See Trees: buying and planting specimens
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.