fuku bonsai tree Pinus parviflora Fuku zu mi – The Plant Broker

fuku bonsai tree Pinus parviflora Fuku zu mi – The Plant BrokerCommon Name: Fukuzumi Japanese White Pine Description: The Fukuzumi Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora 'Fukuzumi') is a distinctive evergreen conifer renowned for its unique, windswept appearance. This slow growing cultivar develops multiple leaders that extend at 45 degree angles, adorned with short, twisted blue green needles. Its irregular, wide spreading form can be enhanced by staking to achieve a more tree like character. 'Fukuzumi' thrives

Common Name: Fukuzumi Japanese White Pine

Description: The Fukuzumi Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora 'Fukuzumi') is a distinctive evergreen conifer renowned for its unique, windswept appearance. This slow-growing cultivar develops multiple leaders that extend at 45-degree angles, adorned with short, twisted blue-green needles. Its irregular, wide-spreading form can be enhanced by staking to achieve a more tree-like character. 'Fukuzumi' thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it well-suited to Melbourne's climate. Its compact size and sculptural form make it an excellent choice for rock gardens, bonsai cultivation, or as a focal point in landscape designs. Minimal maintenance is required, with occasional pruning to maintain its desired shape. This hardy pine adds year-round interest to gardens with its unique structure and foliage.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: approximately 1.5 meters
• Width: approximately 3.6 meters

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Not applicable

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Evergreen
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Slow Growing
• Ideal for Bonsai
• Unique Windswept Form

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum)
• Azaleas (Rhododendron spp.)
• Camellias (Camellia spp.)
• Hostas (Hosta spp.)
• Ferns