Pinus × densithunbergii, as described by Homiki Uyeki in 1926, in Scientific Reports of the Matsuyama Agricutural College vol.10:6, is the name given to hybrids of Pinus densiflora and Pinus thunbergii. Common names include アイグãƒãƒžãƒ„ (Aiguro-matsu) and アカクãƒãƒžãƒ„ (Akakuro-matsu) in the Japanese language. Some publications will use the synonym, Pinus × densi-thunbergii.
Description. This pine presents characteristics intermediate of its parents, the white candles and coarse needles of P. thunbergii and the bright-green color typical of P. densiflora.
Distribution. This hybrid occurs naturally in Japan - Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu islands; as well as South Korea. It has also been deliberately created by nurserymen world-wide.
Hardy to USDA Zone 7 - cold hardiness limit between 0° and 10°F (-17.7° and -12.2°C).
