Pinus thunbergii
Japanese Black Pine
Description
This variety of pine is both rigid and twisted, reaching 20' tall and 10' wide. It has an irregular shape, and the short, contorted branches eventually produce a canopy-shaped tree. Bright green needles are 4" long. New foliage, called candles, are white colored. Cones are oval shaped and brown, about 3" long. This is a great tree for an outdoor Christmas tree or for bonsai. It needs full sun and a moderate amount of water.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, White
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Intermittent
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Indoor, Lawn, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.