Khasi Pine

[Audio] The Khasi Pine Pinus Kesiya. Khasi Pine. (Pinus kesiya ) Genus: Pinus Subgenus: Pinus Section: Pinus Subsection: Pinus.

[Audio] The Khasi Pine is a coniferous evergreen pine tree in the genus Pinus. It often grows up to 90 to 100 ft tall with a straight trunk. The tree has a large distribution in Asia, stretching from the Khasi hills in northeastern India to northern Thailand, Philippines, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, southernmost China, and Vietnam. The bark is thick and dark brown, with deep fissures. The branches are robust, red brown from the second year, the branchlets horizontal to drooping. The leaves are needle-like, dark green, usually 3 per fascicle, 15 to 20 centimeters , or ( 6 to 8 inches) long. The cones are ovoid, 5 to 9 cm or ( 2 to 3 inches) long, often curved downwards, sometimes slightly distorted. The scales of second-year cones are dense, sometimes spinous. Khasi Pine is an important plantation species elsewhere in the world, including in southern Africa and South America. The light timber of Pinus Kesiya can be used for a wide range of applications, including boxes, paper pulp, and wooden electric poles. It is commonly used for timber, both sourced in natural forests and plantations in tropical regions around the world..

[Audio] In the Philippines, it is the dominant species of the Luzon Tropical Pine Forests. This very wet area with over 100 inches or ( 2,500 millimeters) of rain per year. Nonetheless has a November to April dry season during which fire is common, maintaining pine dominance in the forest. The city of Baguio, Philippines, is the summer capital of the nation, due to its high elevation. The town is nestled within the Luzon pine forests, adding to its popularity..

[Audio] How to grow Khasi Pine The cones mature during September, so its best you collect them during that time. Remove seeds from the cone. If you live in a climate where temperatures dip to freezing ( 32 Fahrenheit) during winter, dry the seeds and store them in the freezer for planting in the spring. In spring, remove seeds from cold storage, and soak them in water for 36 hours. Then, sow them in your desired planting location, whether it be a pot, or straight in the ground. Water the seedlings frequently, because this pine is fast growing and likes moist conditions..

[Audio] Where to grow Khasi Pine Unfortunately, if you have winters that frequently drop below freezing, you may not be able to grow this tree. It can grow in USDA zones 9 to 10 on both coasts. In Europe, limit planting to sheltered locations, unless you live in Spain, Italy, or Greece. Limit planting in South America, Africa and Asia to subtropical regions. Thank you for watching this video, and I hope you found it informative. Have a great day!.