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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).