Pinus roxburghii

The Pinus roxburghii tree stands out as a majestic conifer among the pines of the Himalaya. Known as the chir pine or longleaf Indian pine, this species is admired for its exceptionally long, slender needles and its tall, straight trunk clad in thick, deeply fissured red-brown bark. Native to the foothills and lower slopes of the Himalayan region, it ranges from Pakistan through northern India and Nepal to Bhutan, reflecting a remarkable tolerance for heat and dry conditions.

As a large, fast-growing pine, the Pinus roxburghii tree can eventually reach 3050 m in height, developing an open, spreading crown with age. Gardeners and collectors value the bright yellowish-green foliage, borne in bundles of three, and the substantial ovoid cones that ripen to a glossy chestnut-brown. In its native range it is one of the most important timber and resin trees, and its resilience on poor, rocky ground makes the Roxburgh pine a striking specimen for larger landscapes and conifer collections.

• Bears very long, slender needles in bundles of three, 2035 cm long
• Develops thick, deeply fissured red-brown bark with age
• Produces large ovoid cones ripening to glossy chestnut-brown
• Tolerates heat, drought and poor, rocky soils
• Native to the Himalayan foothills, from Pakistan to Bhutan

The chir pine offers an outstanding combination of ornamental beauty and rugged adaptability. This distinctive Himalayan pine brings height, texture and evergreen presence to any landscape, while its long needles and bold cones make the Pinus roxburghii tree a treasured specimen among conifer enthusiasts and collectors of rare pines.

IMPORTANT: The pictures show the mother plant, which is not for sale. The offer includes a plant with the dimensions stated in the description.