The characteristics of Shimpaku are yellow-brown trees, rough skin, many cracks. The trunk has a hard black core, and the branches are malleable when young. The needles grow in tufts, if the sun is enough, they will not burst, if the leaves are cool, they will burst into 5 small leaves. Shimpaku has no flowers, no fruit.

Shimpaku is often shaped into a very beautiful bonsai tree, very popular and of high value. Trees as trees to enjoy, ornamental plants to decorate the yard, foyer...

Meaning of Shimpaku

Shimpaku has 3 good meanings that you may not know.

Tenacity, perseverance

Shimpaku can adapt to all different living conditions. Therefore, the tree carries the meaning of resilience and perseverance in the face of all difficulties and challenges. The presence of the tree is also an encouragement for the owner himself not to give up before all the hardships of life.

Representing the qualities of a gentleman

In the quartet of precious ornamental plants of Vietnam (Cedrus - Chrysanthemum- Bamboo - Ochna ) Cedrus is ranked first. According to folklore, the pine tree is a tree that represents a gentleman who has all the five virtues "Humanity - Ceremony - Righteousness - Wisdom - Faith".

Wealth, richness

Since ancient times, Shimpaku has been planted in the residences and mausoleums of the king's aristocrats, to show respect and wealth. Therefore, this influence persists to this day.