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Pinus wallichiana 'Densa Hill' (Bhutan pine 'Densa Hill')
1 hour care
per year
per year
7m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pinus wallichiana 'Densa Hill'
Other names
Bhutan pine 'Densa Hill', Himalayan pine 'Densa Hill', Himalayan white pine 'Densa Hill', Pinus excelsa 'Densa Hill', Pinus griffithii 'Densa Hill'
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Densa Hill' _ 'Densa Hill' is a narrowly conical to columnar, evergreen tree with scaly, dark brown bark, arching to pendent, blue-green, needle-like leaves borne in groups of five and green female cones that ripen brown.
Pinus wallichiana 'Densa Hill' is: Evergreen
Habit
Narrowly columnar, Narrowly conical
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Pine needle cast , White pine blister rust Pine needle cast , White pine blister rust
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Grafting
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Where to grow
Pinus wallichiana 'Densa Hill' (Bhutan pine 'Densa Hill') will reach a height of 7m and a spread of 3m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Rock, Specimen tree, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. May be short-lived in shallow, chalky soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Pinus wallichiana 'Densa Hill'
Other names
Bhutan pine 'Densa Hill', Himalayan pine 'Densa Hill', Himalayan white pine 'Densa Hill', Pinus excelsa 'Densa Hill', Pinus griffithii 'Densa Hill'
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Densa Hill' _ 'Densa Hill' is a narrowly conical to columnar, evergreen tree with scaly, dark brown bark, arching to pendent, blue-green, needle-like leaves borne in groups of five and green female cones that ripen brown.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Narrowly columnar, Narrowly conical
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Colour
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Specific diseases
Pine needle cast , White pine blister rust
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Grafting
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Where to grow
Pinus wallichiana 'Densa Hill' (Bhutan pine 'Densa Hill') will reach a height of 7m and a spread of 3m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Rock, Specimen tree, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. May be short-lived in shallow, chalky soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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