Pinus parviflora 'Ara kawa' / Arakawa Japanese white pine
Pinus parviflora 'Ara kawa' is a small, upright, tree form of Japanese white pine with conspicuously rough bark, irregular branching and blue-green, fluffy needles that grow with a slight twist. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 4.5 feet (1.5 m) tall and 28 inches (70 cm) wide, an annual growth rate of 4 to 6 inches (10 - 20 cm). This cultivar is a long-time favorite for Bonsai enthusiasts world-wide. It's first known mention in botanical literature was made in mid 1970s by Bill Valvanis' International Bonsai magazine. This conifer originated in Japan long ago.
Pinus parviflora 'Ara kawa' — accessioned in 2008 by the Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; photo from 2020.
Photo by Katherine Wagner-Reiss
Pinus parviflora 'Ara kawa'
— a closeup of foliage detail. Photo copyrighted by The Wildlife & Conifer Garden; donated by Don and Nonda Surrat, Ohio, USA.
Photo by Nonda Surrat
Pinus parviflora 'Ara kawa' / Arakawa Japanese white pine
RECOMMENDED HARDINESS ZONES:
5 (-10 to -20 F / -23.3 to -28.9 C)
8 (10 to 20 F / -6.7 to -12.2 C)
HORTICULTURAL STATUS: Established
ORIGIN: Garden Origin
COLOR: Blue Green
TRINOMIAL TYPE: Cultivar
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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