Pinus parviflora 'Kin-po'

Pinus parviflora 'Kin-po' is a delightful dwarf selection of Japanese white pine. This cultivar is distinguished through twisted, brush-like clusters of of dark Blue-green needles appearing along spreading branches, some of which may be exposed to show off the gray, textured bark. Gently curved shots, accented with attractive small cones provide great appeal in the rockery or small garden. Typical growth rate for 'Kin-po' is 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) a year, producing a small gem of a pine 32 x 20 inches (80 x 50 cm) after 10 years in the garden. [description courtesy of Iseli Nursery Website]

'Kin-po' is an old Yatsubusa (bonsai) cultivar that has long been in cultivation in Japan. William Valavanis first described this cultivar in 1976, claiming that it originated as a mutation on 'Ka-ho'