Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pinus thunbergii Japanese Black Pine, Conifer,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees, Conifers Horizontal Branching, Upright
Description:
Large upright coniferous tree with attractive needle-like dark-green foliage and decorative white cones. Great for rockeries, bonsai and parks and gardens. Grows approx. 10-20m tall x 4-6m wide in 10 years.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Minimal Care required. Feed in Spring with a balanced fertiliser. Prefers a full sun position in a well-drained soil.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Pinaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High