5 Seeds Chinese Pine Pinus tabulaeformis Hardy Evergreen Conifer

Chinese Pine (Pinus tabulaeformis) is a hardy evergreen conifer valued for its attractive dark green needles, distinctive reddish-brown bark, and broadly rounded crown. It brings year-round structure and texture to temperate landscapes, growing steadily into a sturdy, long-lived tree suited to larger gardens, parks, and naturalized settings.
This pine works well as a specimen tree, in mixed conifer plantings, or as a resilient backdrop in ornamental landscapes. Its dense needle coverage and formal habit make it a dependable choice for windbreaks and screening where space allows. Seed-grown trees are rewarding for patient gardeners interested in long-term landscape development.
Species: Pinus tabulaeformis
Variety: Not applicable
Type: Evergreen conifer tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, broadly rounded crown
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, sandy to loamy soil
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 5 to 8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended for 4 to 6 weeks before sowing
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover with soil, keep consistently moist
Spacing: 15 to 20 feet apart
Notes: Drought tolerant once established