Conifer Database - Shiobara

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Pinus parviflora ‘Shiobara’

Pinus parviflora 'Shiobara' is a vigorous, large, broadly upright selection of Japanese White pine with short, narrow, lush, light green needles. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will stand in excess of 10 feet (3 m) tall and 4.5 feet (1.5 m) wide, an annual rate of growth of nearly 12 inches (30 cm).

This is an old cultivar that originated long ago in Japan. At first, 'Shiobara' was used as a group name for trees of local provenance from the Tochigi Prefecture. Now, the name only applies to this single clone in the western nursery trade. At times, one will see this plant listed as, 'Shiobara-goyo.' In addition, Hillier Nurseries of the United Kingdom lists a cultivar called 'Shirobana,' which is very likely a misspelling for this plant.

Pinus parviflora

Aris Auders & Derek Spicer; RHS Encyclopedia of Conifers; ©2012, Kingsblue Press


Pinus parviflora

Pinus parviflora

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Light Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Broad Upright or Oval
GROWTH SIZE:Large: greater than 12 inches (30 cm) per year / greater than 12 feet (4 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Unknown


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