Pinus × hakkodensis / Hakkoda pine
Pinus × hakkodensis , as described in 1931 by Tomitaro Makino (1862–1957), in Flora of Japan (ed. 2), is commonly known as Hakkoda pine. It is a natural hybrid of the sub-alpine, Pinus parviflora var. pentaphylla and the alpine, Japanese mountain pine, Pinus pumila .
Description. Hakkoda pine is an evergreen coniferous, low, shrubby tree that grows to mature heights of 10 feet (3 m), similar to P. pumila , but with longer, twisted and coarser needles like those of P. parviflora . Most other characteristic are intermediate to the parent trees.
Distribution. This nothospecies occurs in the sub-alpine parts of Japan — southern Hokkaido, as well as central and northern Honshu, found growing at elevations of 3,300 to 5,500 feet (1,000 to 1,700 m) above sea level.
Hardy to USDA Zone 6 — cold hardiness limit between -10° and 0°F (-23.2° and -17.8°C).
Attribution from: Aris Auders and Derek Spicer; RHS Encyclopedia of Conifers; ©2012, Kingsblue Press.
Pinus ×hakkodensis — immature seed cone detail.
Photo by Blue River nursery, inc.
Pinus ×hakkodensis foliage detail.
Photo by Blue River Nursery, inc.
Pinus × hakkodensis / Hakkoda pine
RECOMMENDED HARDINESS ZONES:
6 (0 to -10 F / -17.8 to -23.3 C)
HORTICULTURAL STATUS: Established
ORIGIN: Hybrid
COLOR: Blue Green
GROWTH SHAPE: Broad Upright or Oval
GROWTH SIZE: Dwarf: 1 to 6 inches (2.5 – 15 cm) per year / 1 to 5 feet (0.3 – 1.5 m) after 10 years
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