Pinus bungeana

Lacebark Pine

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Distinctive ornamental conifer with mottled grey-white bark and stiff blue-green needles. Slow-growing, cold-hardy tree native to mountainous China.
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Plant Details

Common Name Lacebark Pine
Family Pinaceae
Genus Pinus
Species Bungeana
Origin China
Blooming Monoecious, cones appear in autumn/winter.
Leaf Color Blue-green to grey-green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining acidic to neutral sandy loam or gritty mix.

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Watering

Moderate water during growing season, allow soil to dry between waterings. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure for optimal growth. Not suitable for prolonged indoor low-light environments long-term.

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release conifer fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges.

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Pruning

Minimal pruning required; remove dead branches or shape young trees in late winter before bud break.

Pest Control Aphid Pine Needle Scale Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
15% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 65000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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