Pinus thunbergiana

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Pinus thunbergiana

Japanese Black Pine

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Information by: Bonnie Rose Photographer: Acacia/George/Mullany

Description

This variety of pine is both rigid and twisted, with needles of 3-4". It has an irregular shape, and the short, contorted branches produce a canopy shaped tree. The buds are white, and the cones are egg-shaped and without prickles.

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

6-12', 12-25', 25-40', 60-100'

Width Range

6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.