Pinus thunbergii |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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 Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).
Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.
Contact your water agency for assistance.