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Chinese Red Pine

Pinus tabuliformis

Also 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 →
Key facts
Diet & preyPhotosynthesis; 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
Classification
  1. FamilyPinaceae
  2. SpeciesPinus tabuliformis
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
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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