Pinus bungeana

RHS Plant Profile
lacebark pine
lacebark pine RHS

Other common names

Chinese lacebark pine

Conifers Trees

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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Higher than 12 metres

Max Spread

wider than 8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
more than 50 years
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Pinaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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