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Chinese White Pine (pinus armandii)
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The Chinese White Pine native to China, widely occurring through the central provinces. It is also found in Taiwan and it's range also extends a short distance into northern Mayanmar (Burma). It is considered by the Chinese as an emblem of longevity and immortality.
It is grown as an ornamental tree in parks and large gardens in Europe and North America. The latin name commemorates the French missionary and naturalist Armand David who first introduced it to Europe in 1897. In cultivation it remains a relatively rare tree that is often grown by collectors or bonsai enthusiasts.
In Europe it grows to around 25m (80ft) at best at a steady but not spectacular rate. In it's native range it is an important forestry tree and the wood is used for general purpose building.
As trees begin to mature the brown trunk turns a greyish scarlet and becomes deeply cracked over time. Its pale green needles are slender and long up to 16cm (6 inches) in length. This species of pine produces distinctively large cones generally between 8-15cm in length and between 4-6cm wide. The large seeds are edible but lead to a condition known as "pine mouth" which leaves a chemical/metallic taste in the mouth lasting for 5-10 days.
Trees thrives in a light well-drained sandy or gravelly loam and established plants tolerate drought. This species grows well in Britain with the best specimens found in Southern England and also in Ireland.
It is grown as an ornamental tree in parks and large gardens in Europe and North America. The latin name commemorates the French missionary and naturalist Armand David who first introduced it to Europe in 1897. In cultivation it remains a relatively rare tree that is often grown by collectors or bonsai enthusiasts.
In Europe it grows to around 25m (80ft) at best at a steady but not spectacular rate. In it's native range it is an important forestry tree and the wood is used for general purpose building.
As trees begin to mature the brown trunk turns a greyish scarlet and becomes deeply cracked over time. Its pale green needles are slender and long up to 16cm (6 inches) in length. This species of pine produces distinctively large cones generally between 8-15cm in length and between 4-6cm wide. The large seeds are edible but lead to a condition known as "pine mouth" which leaves a chemical/metallic taste in the mouth lasting for 5-10 days.
Trees thrives in a light well-drained sandy or gravelly loam and established plants tolerate drought. This species grows well in Britain with the best specimens found in Southern England and also in Ireland.
Germination, Sowing and After Care Information for
Chinese White Pine (pinus armandii)
Chinese White Pine have a slightly longer natural dormancy than most other pine species.This is achieved by a short period of cold stratification in the fridge. You can do this by first soaking the seeds in water for 24 hours. Fully drain away all of the water and place the seeds in a zip-lock freezer bag. Alternatively seeds can be mixed with a free draining mixture of sharp and compost for the pre-treatment period.
Place the seeds in the fridge, it is important that during this period that the seeds do not dry out or are waterlogged otherwise the pre-treatment will be ineffective. After usually between 6 and 10 weeks under these conditions the seeds are ready to be sown. In general, the seeds will fail to germinate unless treated in this way, simply sowing untreated seeds in compost at room temperature will not break down the dormancy and germination will be disappointing.
Fill your chosen container with a good quality general potting compost. Suitable containers could be plant pots, seed trays or plug trays or even improvised containers with drainage holes. Firm the compost gently and sow the seeds on the surface. If you are sowing in plug trays, sow 1 or 2 seeds per cell.
Cover the seeds with a good couple of millimeters of sieved compost. Follow with a gentle watering and keep them at room temperature. Germination will begin a few weeks from sowing. The seedlings are reasonably robust and trouble free and usually grow to a height of between 5 and 15 cm in the first growing season depending on the sowing date and cultural techniques.
Densely sown seedlings are at risk from fungal diseases such as “damping off” which can cause rapid loss of many seedlings.
Developing seedlings should be fine in full sun, keep them well watered and free of competing weeds.
Growth will accelerate rapidly in the second and subsequent years and the developing young trees should be re-potted as necessary preferably during the dormant season. After perhaps 2 years they are ready to be planted in their permanent position. This species will grow very large, very rapidly so plant it well away from buildings, power lines, etc.
Place the seeds in the fridge, it is important that during this period that the seeds do not dry out or are waterlogged otherwise the pre-treatment will be ineffective. After usually between 6 and 10 weeks under these conditions the seeds are ready to be sown. In general, the seeds will fail to germinate unless treated in this way, simply sowing untreated seeds in compost at room temperature will not break down the dormancy and germination will be disappointing.
Fill your chosen container with a good quality general potting compost. Suitable containers could be plant pots, seed trays or plug trays or even improvised containers with drainage holes. Firm the compost gently and sow the seeds on the surface. If you are sowing in plug trays, sow 1 or 2 seeds per cell.
Cover the seeds with a good couple of millimeters of sieved compost. Follow with a gentle watering and keep them at room temperature. Germination will begin a few weeks from sowing. The seedlings are reasonably robust and trouble free and usually grow to a height of between 5 and 15 cm in the first growing season depending on the sowing date and cultural techniques.
Densely sown seedlings are at risk from fungal diseases such as “damping off” which can cause rapid loss of many seedlings.
Developing seedlings should be fine in full sun, keep them well watered and free of competing weeds.
Growth will accelerate rapidly in the second and subsequent years and the developing young trees should be re-potted as necessary preferably during the dormant season. After perhaps 2 years they are ready to be planted in their permanent position. This species will grow very large, very rapidly so plant it well away from buildings, power lines, etc.