Picea jezoensis

Picea jezoensis, commonly known as the Japanese red pine or Korean pine, is a coniferous tree native to East Asia. It thrives in regions such as Japan, Kamchatka, Khabarovsk, Korea, Kuril Islands, Magadan, Manchuria, and Primorye. This tree prefers full sun and can tolerate various soil types including light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) soils, making it adaptable to different growing conditions. Known for its edible parts—flowers, inner bark, seeds, and shoots—it is both ornamental and useful as a food source. One distinctive feature of Picea jezoensis is its ability to grow up to 35 meters in height, contributing to its prominence in the landscape.