Also known as the Japanese Red Pine, this Dragon’s Eye Pine was planted in the 1970s by Herbert Hechenbleikner, a biology professor who founded the UNCC Botanical Gardens. He was also a good friend of the VanLandingham family, which in the 1960s allowed the VanLandingham grounds to be converted into a living laboratory for UNCC. All of the original Treasure Trees onsite -- #078, #079, #080, #081, #082, #083 -- were planted in the early 1970s under Hechenbleikner’s direction. This Dragon’s Eye Pine is located directly next to the old carriage house onsite.

Statistics (1997/2020)

• Circumference (In.): 33"/34"
• Height (Ft.): 25'/30'
• Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 18'/23'
• Total Points: 63/70

More Information

• Nominated By: Mark Gilleskie
• Year Added: 1997
• Owned By: VLE Partners LLC
• Current condition: Good
• Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
• Property Type: Private
• Nearest Address: Private Property
• Ecological Value: The twisting trunk resting on the carriage house may seem problematic but Dragon’s Eye Pine trees are known to lean and develop twisting trunks with age.