Fukuzumi Japanese White Pine

Fukuzumi Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora 'Fukuzumi')

Fukuzumi Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora 'Fukuzumi') is a standout cultivar known for its low, spreading form and windswept appearance. It is often used in bonsai and Japanese-style gardens due to its naturally artistic structure. Its refined branching and dense, blue-green needles give it a sculptural quality that intensifies with age.

Distinctive Features

'Fukuzumi' typically grows wider than tall, developing layered, horizontal branches with twisted blue-green needles. The low, mounding habit makes it appear aged and windswept even when young. It generally matures at 3 to 5 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide, offering a commanding presence in the landscape despite its modest height.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate; consistent during establishment
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7

Ideal Uses

• Bonsai and Japanese-style landscapes
• Rock gardens and alpine settings
• Low-growing specimen or border accent
• Dwarf conifer collections
• Focal point in sculptural or stylized plantings

Low Maintenance Care

• Minimal pruning; shape to enhance its natural architecture
• Water regularly during establishment
• Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
• Fertilize in early spring as needed
• Protect from drying winds in winter

Why Choose Fukuzumi Japanese White Pine

• Unique, low-growing habit with horizontal branching
• Ideal for bonsai or stylized landscape design
• Graceful blue-green foliage year-round
• Low-maintenance and long-lived
• Provides a dramatic evergreen focal point with natural artistry

Fukuzumi Japanese White Pine brings form and grace to the landscape, serving as a sculptural evergreen focal point with timeless elegance and understated strength.