Sugar Pine Bonsai

Pinaceae pine family.

Sugar pine bonsai. Of 91 to 152 cm 36 to 60 in. The sequoiadendron giganteum is only unique in its care requirements to other more common bonsai tree species in the water requirements. Pitch pines are small to medium sized trees that reach. With the giant sequoia constantly moist soil is preferred.

At least i sure think they are sugar pines since that is the only 5 needle pine known to grow in the area i found them. The wikipedia description with it s relatively short needles caught my eye. Specifically is the culture more like that of other 5 needle. I have never seen a sugar pine in the wild.

Called the most princely of the genus by its discoverer david douglas sugar pine pinus lambertiana is the tallest and largest of all pines commonly reaching heights of 53 to 61 m 175 to 200 ft and d b h. As we speak i have a packet worth of seed in moist sphagnum moss in a plastic bag in my refrigerator stratifying for spring. Most species prefer a wet then dry then wet then dry regimen. The sugar pine is the tallest of the pine trees.

The sugar pine is one of our personal favorite pine species because of its beautiful soft foliage and even growth. The sugar pine tree often called the king of the conifers is the largest of all pines growing to a height surpassed only by a few other coniferous trees. Pinus lambertiana commonly known as the sugar pine or sugar cone pine is the tallest and most massive pine tree and has the longest cones of any conifer the species name lambertiana was given by the british botanist david douglas who named the tree in honour of the english botanist aylmer bourke lambert it is native to the mountains of the pacific coast of north america from oregon. Because of its uneven growing patterns pitch pines are a favorite type of miniature tree among bonsai enthusiasts.

The sugar pine pinus lambertiana is native to the mountains of the far west from the cascades of central oregon to the north and south to baja california mexico. I m still a bit confused how people seem to be moderately concerned about their ability to reduce the needle length as these are some of the shortest needles i have ever seen in the wild. Will be attempting my first pinus lambertiana bonsai and wondering if others have any experience. Giant sequoia bonsai care.

Mature trees are decorated with massive pine cones that hang from slightly weeping branches and drop large edible seeds. They are most abundant in the sierra nevada mountains of central california. Years before i could say yes no or maybe as a good species for bonsai. Leo schordje on mon jul 09 2012 8 40 pm.

It can be found throughout the mountains of the north american pacific coast. Also called the sugar cone pine this massive tree is the tallest species of pine in the world.