Am I Taking Good Care Of My Lacebark Pine Tree?

Did you planted your lacebark pine in full sun?

Did you planted your lacebark pine in well-drained, slightly acidic soil?

Did you protect your tree from strong winds?

Did you provide a consistently moist soil for your lacebark pine?

Do you feed your tree regularly?

Do you prune your lacebark tree frequently?

Do you keep your lacebark pine tree free of pests and diseases?

These pine trees perform best in full sun environments, so growing locations should be chosen carefully for lacebark pines. Loss of needles or stunted growth are both indicators that lacebark pines are not receiving enough light.

Like most pines, lacebark pines prefer slightly acidic soil, although lacebark pines can tolerate soils with a higher pH than most other pine species. They enjoy soils that are well-drained, and consistently moist. Lacebark pines should not be exposed to soils that are especially wet or dry for long periods.

Damage by strong winds and storms poses a larger risk to the long-term health of lacebark pines than any common pest or disease. The bark of these pines is brittle and branches can crack easily. Single-trunked trees have stronger branches and usually withstand less damage than multi-trunked trees.

Lacebark pine trees appreciate consistently moist soil, especially when they are still maturing. Lacebark pine saplings should be watered regularly until they are well-established. Once established, a lacebark pine tree usually does not require supplemental waterings and is somewhat drought tolerant. However, during abnormally long dry periods, lacebark pine trees can benefit from supplemental waterings to help support healthy growth.

Lacebark pines do not require regular fertilizing. However, if desired, a light feeding in the early spring of a balanced fertilizer can help give the tree a boost.

Lacebark pines do not require regular pruning. Pruning lacebark pine trees is mainly for aesthetic purposes. Depending on the desired look - lacebark pines can be pruned into a single-trunked or multi-trunked tree.

Good job! You are taking good care of your lacebark pine tree.

Keep an eye out for pests like aphids, borers, caterpillars, mealybugs, weevils, western pine beetles, engraver beetles, and red turpentine beetles; as well as common diseases such cankers, rusts, diplodia tip blight, and pine wilt. Generally, if treated properly these pests and diseases do not affect the long-term health of the tree.