Pinus kwangtungensis (Kwantung Pine)

Pinus kwangtungensis, commonly known as Kwantung Pine, is a species of pine native to the Guangdong and Guangxi provinces of southern China. It is a medium to large-sized evergreen tree with a conical crown and bluish-green foliage. The Kwantung Pine is prized for its ornamental value and is often planted in parks and large gardens. It has a dense, symmetrical habit and the bark is dark gray and scaly. The needles are long and slender, arranged in clusters of two.