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Japanese white pine

Pinus parviflora

Full sun in a garden 1–2 m × 0.8–1.5 m to −29 °C

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun
in a garden after 10 years1–2 m
in the wild up to 20 m
spacing 6 m
PlantingMarch–April, September–October
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun, in average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
averageloamysandyhumus-rich

Watering

regularly until establishedat the base, not on the leavesless when it rains

Frost

−29 °C
no winter protectiongreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).

1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m8 m9 m10 m11 m12 m13 m14 m15 m16 m17 m18 m19 m20 m6–20 mspread 6–15 m
6–20 m× spread 6–15 m

Plant 6 m apart.

Reaches maturity in about 20–50 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

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PlantingFeeding
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant, root-balled).
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Planting

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container plant: March–April, September–October; root-balled: March–April, September–October

Feeding

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May–June

Feeding

Nutrition.

Horn meal

up to 55 g/m² a year, if the soil needs it · May–June

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Frequently asked

Quick answers.

Does Japanese white pine tolerate shade?

No, it needs full sun.

How much space does Japanese white pine need?

At maturity 6–15 m wide and 6–20 m tall; recommended spacing 6 m.

Sources (13) Checked 24 October 2026

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