Where is the origin of Pinus bungeana?

White bark pine, also known as white bone pine, three-needle pine, white fruit pine, tiger pine, flat dragon pine, etc., is an evergreen tree of Pinus pinaceae, young tree bark gray-green, old tree bark gray-brown or gray-white, segments fall off to reveal pink endothelium, wood processing is easy, beautiful pattern, strong decay resistance, generally used for construction and furniture, stationery and so on, let's take a look at the origin of white pine!

Where is the origin of Pinus bungeana?

Pinus elliottii is a tree species endemic to China, produced in Shanxi (Luliang Mountain, Zhongtiao Mountain, Taihang Mountain), western Henan, Qinling Mountains in Shaanxi, southern Gansu, Maiji Mountain in Tianshui, Jiangyou Guanwu Mountain in northern Sichuan and western Hubei. It is artificially cultivated in the north and south of the Yangtze River, south of Hohhot in Inner Mongolia and Nanjing, Changsha and Kunming in the south.

Producing environment of Pinus elliottii

White bark pine is born in the area of 500-1800 meters above sea level, likes light, can also bear half-shade, and grows naturally in cool and dry areas. Deep roots, but can grow in shallow soil, do not like high temperature and humidity, requires fertile soil and good drainage of the planting land, the pH value range is 6-8. Strong adaptability to temperature, can withstand-30 ℃ low temperature and 40 ℃ heat. Long life, slow growth, resistance to sulfur dioxide and soot.

Cultivation value of Pinus elliottii

The white bark pine tree is graceful, the bark is peculiar, can be used for ornamental, in the garden configuration is very broad, can be planted alone, opposite planting, but also can be planted into a forest or as a street tree, can achieve good results. Wood can be used for housing construction, furniture, stationery and other materials, straight texture, light and soft, glossy and patterned after processing, for cabinetwork. The seed is bitter and warm in nature. it has antitussive, expectorant and antiasthmatic effects. it is used for cough and phlegm asthma.