A remarkably unique and attractive coniferous evergreen tree, 'Tempelhof' is a Japanese White Pine with brilliant blue foliage color and profuse cone production at an early age. It has a slender, irregular pyramidal habit with a well-defined central axis and laterally arranged branches that reach upwards to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide at maturity. That said, it can be kept smaller with pruning, often done to create exciting pom pom topiaries. Its branches are adorned with attractive, slightly curved needles in bundles of five. The needles are silvery blue on the upper side and green on the lower side, giving the tree a decorative, glaucous look. Moreover, this selection displays a profusion of colorful, pink to purple cones in clusters at a young age, which are a fantastic color contrast to the blue foliage. Whether left to grow naturally or pruned artistically, the outstanding texture and soothing color of the Tempelhof Japanese White Pine make it an eye-catching specimen tree in sunny areas, even in coastal areas, due to its salt tolerance. 

Growing 15 to 20 feet tall and 6 to 10 wide, the Tempelhof Japanese White Pine is ideal for use as an attractive specimen in any sunny and well-draining location. With pruning, you can create unique pom pom topiary forms for use as eye-catching focal point specimens in the landscape. It is a fine addition to Asian theme and conifer gardens and is suitable for growing in large pots. 

Suggested Spacing:  Best as a specimen