Pinus thunbergiana

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

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

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.