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Japanese White Pine - Fu-ku-zumi

Japanese White Pine - Fu-ku-zumi

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Pinus parviflora 'Fuji-zumi' (often referred to as Fu-ku-zumi) is a dwarf cultivar of the Japanese White Pine, Pinus parviflora, known for its elegant and picturesque form. This slow-growing conifer is prized in bonsai cultivation and Japanese gardens due to its compact growth habit and uniquely twisted, bluish-green needles. Here are some key details:

 

Characteristics:

 

Growth Habit: Broadly spreading and irregular with a windswept appearance, giving the impression of an old tree shaped by nature.

 

Needles: Soft, bluish-green needles, typically grouped in bundles of five.

 

 

Bark: Grayish-brown, flaking as the tree matures, adding texture and visual interest.

 

Cones: Small, rounded cones that may appear sporadically as the tree matures.

 

 

Cultural Requirements:

 

Sunlight: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

 

Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Avoid overly wet or poorly drained conditions.

 

Watering: Requires regular watering, particularly when young, but mature plants can be somewhat drought tolerant once established.

 

Pruning: Minimal pruning is required unless shaping is desired, especially in bonsai cultivation.

 

 

Uses:

 

Bonsai: Ideal for bonsai due to its slow growth and natural aesthetic that mimics the windswept trees often seen in nature.

 

Japanese Gardens: Its unique form makes it a focal point in rock gardens or traditional Japanese gardens.

 

 

This tree is valued for both its ornamental qualities and its use in creating artful landscapes or bonsai displays.

 

Sun Exposure

Pines love full sun. This exposure to the sun allows pines to maximize their capacity to produce tight, dense, compact growth and gives them the strength they need to thrive.

Fertilizing

Pines will produce a lot of needle growth and will elongate quickly when fertilized aggressively during development.

With moderate fertilization, pine bonsai tree will produce a fair amount of growth. Once a month application is sufficient.

Pruning

The best time to structurally style or remove branches from a pine bonsai is in the early Spring, prior to the onset of new growth, or the early Autumn. 

For refinement, pine should be pruned right after its first flush hardens. This allows for a much more manageable and controllable push of growth.

 

Photo: 15 Oct 24

Height: 33cm from the bottom of the pot.

 

 

 

 


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