Afghan Pines 1 yr (West Texas Nursery - A&M Forest Service)
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Leo in N E Illinois
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Are these Pinus roxburghii ?
If they are, Wikipedia says needles in bundles of 3 and are 8 to 14 inches long. That is an awful long needle to try and create bonsai with. Yes you will get some reduction, but this tree will have the similar problems as Ponderosa pine in terms of excessively long needles.
If it is not Pinus roxburghii, what species is it?
If they are, Wikipedia says needles in bundles of 3 and are 8 to 14 inches long. That is an awful long needle to try and create bonsai with. Yes you will get some reduction, but this tree will have the similar problems as Ponderosa pine in terms of excessively long needles.
If it is not Pinus roxburghii, what species is it?
Warlock
Shohin
Afghan Pine, Pinus eldarica
"Leaf:
Slender needles in bundles of two, 3" to 5" long, medium green, slightly wavy instead of straight, giving the tree a softer feel than most other pines."
Leo in N E Illinois
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"Ah", said the blind man, as he picked up his hammer and saw.
Makes sense. Interesting choice. It could be quite good for bonsai.
Makes sense. Interesting choice. It could be quite good for bonsai.
Warlock
Shohin
LOL>. i use that quote also..
I will update next year on progress on them.
Now i am on a quest for two other Texas Pines, these might be harder.. Mexican Pinyon Pine {Pinus cembroides} and Texas piñon pine {Pinus remota}
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
Are you interested in doing bonsai or performing horticultural experiments? You are going to find out what others have found; there are some species of Pines not worth the effort to cultivate as for bonsai. The pinion Pines are probably worth the effort.
markatulio
Seedling
Any news on this pine please? I've got one going in a wooden box I purchased about 2 years ago and have yet to style it with any real intention.
Wulfskaar
Omono
I'm also interested. I got a seedling as a gift recently and would like to see what anyone else has going on.
