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Pinus armandi

Chinese white pine

A medium-sized coniferous tree of open, conical habit to 15m tall. Drooping glaucous leaves, up to 15cm long, are borne in groups of five. Green cones ripen to brown, are borne in clusters of two or three and are 8-20cm long

Other common names
Armand pine
David pine

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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green Grey Silver Green Brown
Summer Blue Green Grey Silver Brown
Autumn Blue Green Grey Silver Brown
Winter Blue Green Grey Silver Brown
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Pinaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
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, Myanmar, Taiwan

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Coastal
  • 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

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