Pinus wallichiana

One of the most graceful of all conifers, the Himalayan Pine is a long-needled species native to the Himalaya, where it is also known as the Blue Pine.

It has resinous, pendulous cones, which are cylindrical in shape and can reach a length of 25cm (10 inches).

The Himalayan pine was introduced into Britain in 1823 and can be seen growing in arboretums and large gardens, as well as parks with special tree collections.

In its native Himalaya, the high resin content of the timber is highly valued for building purposes, making furniture and for firewood.

The resin is distilled for the production of high-quality rosin and turpentine.

An oil extracted from the roots of this tree is said to be used by indigenous people as an insect repellent when working in the rice fields.

Found here

Map showing arial view of walks available on Harewood Gardens and Grounds. One path plots the route from the car park, across the North Front path to All Saints' Church and Woodland Wonderland then through the East Garden. This is where the second walk begins, across the Terrace, down past the Archery Border and around Sunsides leading out past the Courtyard. The third walk begins at the Car Park, past the Adventure Playground and Courtyard, down the Lakeside Woodland Garden path, around the Himalayan Garden, round the lake to the Bothy and Walled Garden. The walks can be done in succession and are all circular.

Himalayan Garden

Himalayan Garden

Step into the Himalayan Garden and find yourself immersed in the landscapes of Asia.

Himalayan Garden

Explore the Collections

Harewood House Trust, boasts an incredible collection of furniture, ceramics, and paintings, as well as gardens and grounds brimming with plants from around the world.

Sino-Himalayan Plants

Harewood is renowned for its beautiful gardens and inspiring planting schemes. The Himalayan Garden contains many rare and unusual plants, many of which were introduced by intrepid plant explorers, and include Blue Poppies, Cobra Lilies, Primulas and Orchids.

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An elaborate white and blue painted chair next to a carved mahogany side table upon which stands a bronze lamp.

British Furniture

Thomas Chippendale is Britain’s most famous eighteenth-century furniture maker. Located just a few miles away from his birthplace in Otley, Harewood House contains one of the largest collections of his furniture anywhere in the world, and is today renowned as his most magnificent commission.

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