This is a gorgeous tree, with attractive mottled bark in a unique
'camouflage' pattern. When juvenile, the mottled appearance is stark white,
greys and greens, and black. This gradually changes to all mottled greens
and blacks as the tree ages.

Usually, bungeana grow in multitrunked fashion, a natural yosue-e style.
There are some amazing specimens on the grounds of the National Arboretum.

I ordered 200 seedlings from a pacific northwest grower last year, however
they arrived covered in grey mold and they all perished. I'll try again next
year.

There is a cultivar called 'Compacta' which I have never seen. Dirr states:
"More compact uniform habit than the species, produces the wonderful
exfoliating bark, grows about one-half the rate of the species."

Don't expect the mottled bark until the caliper gets above an inch or so.

David J. Bockman, Fairfax, VA (USDA Hardiness Zone 7)
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-----Original Message-----
From: Internet Bonsai Club ]On Behalf
Of Colin Horn
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 6:01 PM
To:
Subject: [IBC] pinus bungeana


Does the pinus bungeana (Lace Bark Pine) make good bonsai? I
found one at my
local nurserey, and it looks like it has great potential for being slanted
or windswept. Would these styles be seen in nature with this
species? Thanks

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