Korean Pine Tree
Pinus koraiensis
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Korean Pine Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones 4-7
The extremely durable Korean Pine Tree (Pinus koraiensis) is a great choice for areas with tough weather while still looking good. Wind resistance, cold hardiness, and adaptability are just a few of their hallmarks. Similar to our native White Pine, this choice has a well-balanced, pyramidal canopy. However, Korean Pines have held their blue-toned needles for three years.
This mid-sized evergreen tree makes an excellent screening plant. It's recommended by tree experts and shows a rise in popularity as a "tree that should be planted more". The needles have been used to make a Vitamin C-rich tea, and Korean Pine produces six-inch cones with edible Pine nuts once mature. Much of the world's supply of these small, nutritious Pine nuts is harvested from this species. Press healthy Pine nut oil, a tonic for digestive disorders which measures high in pinolenic acid.
Adaptable in clay soils, and deer tend to leave them alone, but Korean Pine trees make great shelter for birds. They'll race you for the nuts…move quickly to harvest your share late in the season! Hardy throughout USDA hardiness zones 4 to 7, these trees grow 30-50 feet in height and 25-35 feet wide.
Planting and Application:
The pyramidal young form and more open canopy of mature trees are prominent lawn specimens and shade trees! The fluffy texture and large cones create a spectacular focal point both as a solo accent or mixed among windbreaks, shelterbelts, and privacy borders!
Weave them into existing or new hedges to increase biodiversity, which helps protect your overall investment. Plant them 15 feet apart on center, measuring between trunk to trunk of each tree. Stagger a double row for faster privacy screening. Keep the taller Korean Pine at the back, and pop smaller flowering Magnolias on the sunny south side.
Create a screen along the perimeter of your property with a large-scale hedge planting of Korean Pine. Even a single tree planted in the right spot will provide a wonderful feeling of privacy year-round.
- Fluffy Blue-Green Needles
- Large Cones With Edible Pine Nuts
- Pyramidal To Rounded Canopy
- Very Hardy & Adaptable
- Specimens, Windbreaks, Groupings & En Masse
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Although Korean Pine Trees are not fussy about clay or sandy soils, you will get the best results if you select a planting site in full sun with well-drained soil. At least six hours of sunlight will provide adequate photosynthesis for energy. Provide regular moisture when your tree is young but once established, these Pine Trees can be drought-resistant and very low-maintenance.
Give Korean Pine plenty of space to reach the mature spread. Mulch over the root zone, then pull it back away from touching the main trunk. You'll want to see the lower branches left on the tree in a full, graceful sweep! You can candle prune your Pine in the early spring. All plants appreciate Nature Hills Root Booster and a 3-4 inch layer of arborist bark chips to support their growth.
- Grows Best in Full Sun
- Easy Care In Well-Drained Soils
- Moderate to Low Moisture Once Established
- Thrives In Harsh & Clay Conditions
- Seldom Damaged by Deer
Rugged and adaptable, the sweeping form of the Korean Pine Tree will leave a lasting impression on your landscape! Order these fantastic trees for yourself today and Nature Hills Nursery will ship your new ornamental trees to your doorstep!
