Chinese Red Pine Tree

Pinus tabuliformis

$29⁹⁹

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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
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

Chinese Red Pine Tree highlights at a glance!

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Pinus tabuliformis
Growing Zones

5, 6, 7
Mature Height

30 - 50 feet
Mature Spread

15 - 20 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Evergreen

Growing Zones 5-7

Find Your Growing Zone!

Dramatic Chinese Red Pine Trees (Pinus tabuliformis) feature pigmented bark and small, reddish-brown cones with broad scales and edible pine nuts! Over time, a picturesque, flat-topped profile develops and becomes a living landmark that will stand out in your landscape!

An upturned branching structure and long, soft needles make the evergreen Chinese Red Pine a charismatic addition to your garden design. They'll grow quickly when young into a handsome landscape asset.

Many parts of the tree are used for medicinal purposes: pine needle tea is brewed from the gray-green leaves, and both tannin-rich bark extract and resin are harvested for Traditional Chinese Medicine. In Asia, the wood is used for construction with aromatic pulpwood that resembles vanilla. It's also a good source of natural Turpentine!

If you don't eat them, the songbirds will love picking out the pine seeds and nesting in the sheltering limbs. Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 7, Red Pine grows 30 - 50 feet in height and half that in width.

Planting and Application:

Leverage the broad, spreading branches in a backyard setting with custom-fit decking underneath it. Make the most of the sculptural charms of a durable Chinese Red Pine Tree with good planning and judicious pruning. Uplight into the canopy with exterior lighting for an exciting nighttime display. That light is further reflected off the sheen of the narrow foliage!

Plant a single tree as a specimen in an Asian Garden. Consider building a berm and bringing in a special boulder and Japanese Kerria flowering shrubs to present a compelling contrast.

If you have the room, try a trio planted in a sweeping curve as a beautiful backdrop for outdoor barbeques. Plant at the southwest aspect of your patio for year-round shade and structure. Mix among windbreaks, shelterbelts, and privacy hedges!

For an incredible, long-lived hobby tree…order a healthy, high-quality Chinese Red Pine from NatureHills.com to start a new specially-pruned Bonsai. There is something so windswept and romantic about the table-shaped form of this special species.

Dramatic Red-Brown Bark
Long Soft Needles
Ornamental Cones With Edible Pine Nuts
Fragrant Bark & Upturned Branching
Specimens, Windbreaks & Shelterbelts

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Plant in full sun with at least six hours of sunlight a day. They need rich, well-drained soil for best results. Include symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster in the planting hole of your important evergreen landscape trees. Supply supplemental water on a regular basis to keep your tree stress-free. Mulch over the root zone, then pull it back away from touching the main trunk. Prune to correct broken limbs and candle prune to control size in early spring. Give it plenty of space to achieve the full spread for the best impression in the landscape. All plants appreciate Nature Hills Root Booster and a 3-4 inch layer of arborist bark chips to support their growth.