Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pinus thunbergii Ogon 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 golden foliage and decorative white cones. Great for rockeries, bonsai and parks and gardens. Grows approx. 6-9m tall x 2-4m wide in 10 years.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, 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:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Pinaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Yellow
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