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Challenging the Bonsai A to Z entry for Pine - White (Pinus Parviflora/Pinus Pentaphylla).

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Existing Bonsai A To Z Entry for Pine - White (Pinus Parviflora/Pinus Pentaphylla) Pine - White (Pinus Parviflora/Pinus Pentaphylla)  - (Tree Type (Outdoors)) Also known as Japanese White Pine or Japanese 5 Needle Pine. This conifer has purplish bark with black scales upon which needles grow in cluster of 5 in dense tufts. Foliage colour can vary but generally is bluish green on top and bluish white underneath. STYLE : Suitable for all styles, except broom, but particularly good for formal and informal upright. WARNING : Fully hardy but need protection against cold winds and prolonged freezing. Avoid waterlogging. Care Info REPOT : Every 2-5 years depending on age, in mid to late spring. SOIL : Prefers free draining 70:30 grit:organic mix. PRUNE : Late summer/early autumn for branches which have become congested and overgrown. PINCH : Pinch half/third of new shoots in spring. Remove old needles in late summer/early autumn to let in light. WATER : White Pines suffer more from too much than too little water. Keep moist in summer and dry in winter.   FEED : Weak, balanced feed monthly in growing season, then nitrogen free in autumn/winter. WARNING : Fully hardy but need protection against cold winds and prolonged freezing. Avoid waterlogging.

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