Botanical Name: Pinus thunbergiana
Common Name: Japanese black pine Type of Plant: Conifer: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect to sprawling tree, variable in habit; may be bushy in youth; mostly single-trunked; canopy becomes conical-pyramidal and more irregular with age; small branches are not twisted Height 15'-30'(50') Spread 1/2-3/4 Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil prefers well-draining loam Hardiness hardy (zones 2-24); can tolerate desert; prefers cool areas Morphology: Leaves needles: 2 per fascicle, 3"-5" long, dark green, stiff, mostly straight; whorled along the branches Flowers male and female cones; small, inconspicuous Fruit female cone: 2-1/2"-4" long, medium brown, oval Propagation: seed Usage: excellent accent tree for its picturesque form; one of the best pines for residential landscapes; used as a container plant or bonsai Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak-tolerates regular; not a truly drought-tolerant pine (compared to native California pines) Fertilizing as needed: balanced in spring Pruning to shape desired, by thinning young stem growth in spring Pests/Diseases spider mites Special Conditions/Other Origin: Japan Family: Pinaceae Notes: |
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