A Detailed Guide to the Prices and Characteristics of Common Pine Varieties
Pine is a tree species most people are familiar with, but at present nearly eighty pine varieties are known worldwide, and they are not only numerous but also widely distributed, so you may not recognize them all, and some you may never even have heard of. The vast majority of pines are tall trees, and they are the main tree species for afforestation on barren hills in our country. In addition, their value and uses are extremely wide-ranging, and they are deeply loved by the general public. Below, the editor of Nongxun Network will focus on introducing the prices and characteristics of the major pine varieties, so let's take a look.
1. Huashan Pine
Huashan pine is an evergreen tree, mainly distributed in the high mountain areas of central and southwestern our country. Huashan pine is tall and upright, with verdant needles and a beautiful crown shape, and grows rapidly, making it an excellent courtyard landscaping tree species. In addition, Huashan pine is slightly tolerant of dry and barren conditions, so it is often used as a garden landscape tree or street tree.
Price: in Changzhi County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, Huashan pine with a height of more than 6 m costs 3300 yuan/tree; in Jiang County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, Huashan pine with a height of 5 m and a crown width of 3.5 m costs 1200 yuan/tree; in Lantian County, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, Huashan pine with a height of 2.5-3 m costs 80 yuan/tree, etc.
2. Mongolian Scots Pine
Mongolian Scots pine belongs to the Pinaceae family and the genus Pinus. Its main feature is its tall tree form, reaching 15-25 m, with a straight trunk. Mongolian Scots pine is mainly produced in the sand dune areas of the Greater Khingan Range in Heilongjiang and to the west and south of Hailar in our country. It mainly has characteristics such as cold resistance and drought resistance, and can be used as the main tree species for shelterbelts and sand-fixation afforestation in the Three-North region.
Price: in Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, Mongolian Scots pine with a height of 1.5-2 m costs 22 yuan/tree; in Tiexi District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, Mongolian Scots pine with a trunk diameter of 4-6 cm and a height of 0.5-1 m costs 1 yuan/tree; in Zhangjiachuan Hui Autonomous County, Tianshui City, Gansu Province, Mongolian Scots pine with a height of 3-3.5 m costs 20 yuan/tree, etc.
3. Larch
Larch is a monoecious deciduous tree. Larch needles change color and fall off, and it has beautiful cones and elegant flowers, making it very attractive. Larch is not only a high-quality ornamental tree, but its solid, insect-resistant wood is also a good building material.
Price: in Nenjiang County, Heihe City, Heilongjiang Province, larch with a trunk diameter of 4-6 cm and a height of 0.5-1 m costs 1 yuan/tree; in Huadian City, Jilin City, Jilin Province, larch with a height of 0.5-1 m costs 0.12 yuan/tree; in Yuanping City, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, larch with a height of 3-3.5 m costs 35 yuan/tree, etc.
4. Korean Pine
Korean pine is tall and upright, reaching up to about 30 m at its tallest. In addition, Korean pine has a strong light preference and relatively high requirements for soil moisture, so it is more suitable as a shade tree. In addition, Korean pine has an elegant shape and high greening value, and is also often used for roadside greening and landscape gardening.
Price: in Shangzhi City, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, grafted pagoda pine two-year-old Korean pine seedlings cost 10 yuan/tree; in Dongning County, Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province, Korean pine with a height of 1.5-2 m costs 20 yuan/tree; in Shuncheng District, Fushun City, Liaoning Province, Korean pine with a height of 1.5-2 m costs 23 yuan/tree, etc.
The above is an introduction to the characteristics and prices of several common pine varieties. Of course, there are many more pine varieties, which will not be described one by one here. Overall, the graceful figure of pines can be seen from royal classical gardens to modern residents' homes, and pines can be said to be closely related to our daily lives.
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