Pinus thunbergii

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Pinus thunbergii

Japanese Black Pine

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: Acacia/George/Mullany

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.