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Pinus bungeana 'Rowe Arboretum'

Rowe Arboretum lacebark pine

Rowe Arboretum lacebark pine foliage and cone detail. Photo: Daderot / Wikimedia Commons, CC0 1.0

This lacebark pine selection has a tidier, denser outline than the more irregular species. Narrow green needles provide evergreen structure, while maturing bark develops a mosaic of white, green and brown patches. Its ornamental trunk becomes increasingly important with age, so allow room to see both the crown and the changing bark.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 20 ft, supplier garden size, not ultimate size · Width: 15 ft, supplier garden size
Water: Well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established
Hardiness: USDA zone 5 minimum

Sizes & prices

B&B 9-10'Lacebark Pine - Rowe Arboretum introduction$499.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Form: Broad upright
Growth rate: 12–15 inches/year (grower estimate)
Use: Architectural specimen; ornamental bark accent.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Species is listed as deer resistant, not deer-proof.
Drought: Species is drought tolerant once established.
Wet soil: Good drainage required.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Caterpillar host: Moths
Evidence: Species-level guidance; cultivar habitat value varies.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen; green
Bark: Mottled white, green and brown with age

Growing & care

Pruning: Little routine pruning is needed. For a denser outline, shorten soft new candles before they harden in early summer; do not cut back into bare, needleless wood.
Soil: Well-drained clay, loam or sand; adaptable to soil pH.
Issues: Snow and ice can break branches; allow space where peeling bark can be viewed.

Sources & photo credits

Iseli Nursery

University of Minnesota Extension

NC State Extension

www.udel.edu

Photo: Daderot / Wikimedia Commons, CC0 1.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC0 1.0

Image notes: Rowe Arboretum lacebark pine foliage and cone detail. Photo: Daderot / Wikimedia Commons, CC0 1.0; resized for web without enlargement.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.