Pinus thunbergii
Japanese Black Pine
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. Pines are highly combustible plants.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
6-12', 12-25', 25-40', 60-100'
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
Very Low, Low
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-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
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