Plant · GBIF taxon 5285359
Chinese red pine
Pinus tabuliformisAlso known as Manchurian Red Pine
Chinese red pine is an evergreen tree with rugged plated bark, stiff needles held in pairs, and a broad irregular crown on older specimens. It tolerates dry, rocky mountain soils.
Evergreen TreePaired NeedlesMountain Conifer
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthesis; roots absorb water and mineral nutrients
Predators
- Bark beetles
- Needle-feeding insects
- Seed-eating birds
ThreatsFire, logging, severe drought, pests, and forest conversion
HabitatsDry mountain slopes, rocky ridges, open forest, and planted woodland
Life spanOften more than a century under favorable conditions
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPinaceae
- SpeciesPinus tabuliformis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Leave bark, cones, and branch tips intact on wild trees.
Responsible observation
- Needles: Confirm stiff leaves grouped in pairs.
- Bark: Observe the reddish plated trunk without peeling it.
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