A refined Japanese white pine with silvery-blue needles and a naturally sculptural form that looks like living art.
FEATURES:
- Silvery-blue to blue-green needles for cool-toned evergreen color
- Needles in bundles of five for a soft, fine-textured pine look
- Naturally irregular, sculptural branching with a collected, ornamental silhouette
- Dense, compact framework that reads substantial without looking bulky
- Slow growth rate for long-term control and a mature, curated appearance
- Strong winter interest with blue needles and distinctive branch structure
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
This tree shines when you edit the scene. Fewer nearby plants, more breathing room, and a clean base treatment (mulch, gravel, or low groundcover) will make the branching look deliberate and gallery-worthy.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 12-20' tall
- Mature Width: 8-15' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 8-15' apart
Tempelhof Japanese White Pine
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Pinus parviflora 'Tempelhof'
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A refined Japanese white pine with silvery-blue needles and a naturally sculptural form that looks like living art.
FEATURES:
- Silvery-blue to blue-green needles for cool-toned evergreen color
- Needles in bundles of five for a soft, fine-textured pine look
- Naturally irregular, sculptural branching with a collected, ornamental silhouette
- Dense, compact framework that reads substantial without looking bulky
- Slow growth rate for long-term control and a mature, curated appearance
- Strong winter interest with blue needles and distinctive branch structure
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
This tree shines when you edit the scene. Fewer nearby plants, more breathing room, and a clean base treatment (mulch, gravel, or low groundcover) will make the branching look deliberate and gallery-worthy.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 12-20' tall
- Mature Width: 8-15' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 8-15' apart
Why plant Tempelhof Japanese White Pine?
Tempelhof Japanese White Pine is one of those trees that makes everything around it look more intentional. The needles carry a silvery-blue tone that feels calm and refined, and because they grow in bundles of five, the texture is softer and more delicate than many other pines. The branching often develops an artful, sculptural character, creating that classic Japanese-garden feel without requiring a full-time pruning hobby.
This is an evergreen with presence that doesn’t rely on size. It relies on form, texture, and that cool-toned color that looks just as good in January as it does in June.
How to use Tempelhof Japanese White Pine in the landscape?
Use it as a specimen where the branching and needle color can be appreciated, especially in clean, uncluttered settings that let the silhouette stand out. It pairs beautifully with stone, gravel, and low mounded evergreens, and it also looks striking against deeper greens or burgundy foliage for contrast. Give it space so the branching can be seen from the side, not swallowed by neighboring plants, and keep nearby plantings simple so the tree reads like the focal point it is.
Frequently Asked Questions
This pine does not have showy blooms. It produces small spring pollen cones and may develop woody seed cones over time, but it’s grown for its silvery-blue needles and sculptural branching.
Japanese white pine needles grow in bundles of five, which gives the foliage a finer, softer-looking texture compared to many two-needle pines with a coarser appearance.
Pruning is usually minimal unless you’re shaping it intentionally. Remove dead or damaged branches as needed, and many gardeners manage new growth (“candles”) in late spring to control density and highlight the tree’s natural structure.
