5 Seeds Pinus bungeana Lacebark Pine Ornamental Evergreen Tree

Pinus bungeana, commonly known as Lacebark Pine, is a striking evergreen conifer prized for its distinctive exfoliating bark that reveals a mosaic of green, cream, and grey patches as the tree matures. This slow-growing species forms an elegant, broadly pyramidal shape over time and offers year-round structure and visual interest in temperate landscapes. Its fine, dark green needles are held in bundles and contribute to a soft, refined texture that contrasts beautifully with the patterned bark.
Lacebark Pine works well as a specimen tree, in mixed borders, or as a focal point in larger gardens and serene landscape settings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and once established it is a long-lived, low-maintenance addition. The following growing information will help you get started.
Species: Pinus bungeana
Type: Evergreen conifer tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, broadly pyramidal, slow-growing
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, loamy or sandy, neutral to slightly acidic
Zones: 4-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended for 4-6 weeks before sowing
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover with soil, keep moist
Spacing: 15-20 feet apart at maturity
Notes: Bark develops its signature exfoliating pattern with age