The shaped black pine is a shrub species with many roots and stems. Its leaves are either lanceolate or round, entire, with fine hairs on the upper part, measuring 5-10 cm in length, heart-shaped at the base, and the branches are dense. The trunk of the tree is relatively straight and aesthetically pleasing, making it suitable for furniture or craftwork, with high practical value. As a result, the price of shaped black pine continues to rise.

Growth Habit

Trees prefer ample sunlight, thus are best planted on high, wind-protected ground where light is abundant. They are also not very cold-resistant, so adequate frost protection in winter is essential for the seedlings to grow healthily in the spring of the following year. Due to their intolerance to barrenness, they should be planted in loamy soil with good moisture and fertility, and care should be taken not to plant in overly acidic soil. Moreover, Laiwu shaped black pine is drought-tolerant and dislikes too much water, so it's not necessary to water the plants excessively.