General Culture:

Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some light afternoon shade, particularly in hot summer climates.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

Japanese red pine (see B435 herein) is perhaps the most common tree growing in Japan. It will soar to 100’ in the wild, but in cultivation is more likely to top out at 40-60’ tall. It is noted for its irregular but frequently graceful form and its orange-red bark. Bright green needles (to 3-5” long) appear in bundles of two. Oval to oblong cones (to 2” long) are often plentiful. Common name is in reference to the attractive orange-red bark that exfoliates with age. ‘Low Glow’ is a dwarf cultivar that forms a dense, compact, rounded mound of foliage to 3-4’ tall over the first 10 years. It is very slow growing (3-5” per year). Seedling from a witch’s broom.