Japanese Black Pine, Pinus thunbergiana, Tree Seeds
Evergreen, Bonsai, Specimen Tree, Exfoliating Bark, Hardy, Easy to Grow, Cold, Drought, Heat and Salt Tolerant
Japanese Black Pine is noted for its whitish terminal buds that provide interesting contrast with its slightly twisted, dark green foliage. In optimum growing conditions, this tree will grow in a generally conical form to 100 feet tall, spreading somewhat irregularly with age. In cultivation, it is more often seen at 20 to 60 feet tall. Evergreen needles to 4.5 inches long in bundles of two are an attractive dark green. Young foliage candles are upright and cones are brown to 2.5 inches long. As the tree ages, bark turns dark purplish-gray and fissures into plates. Although trees may or may not have a central leader, prune to develop one if the tree will be grown to a large size. Branches are held horizontally in a picturesque silhouette and sometimes can outgrow the central leader forming an attractive multi stemmed specimen tree. It is probably best used in this way.
Other Names: Japanese Black Pine, Pinus thunbergii, Thunberg Pine
Zone: 4 to 8
Growth Rate: Medium
Plant Type: Needled evergreen conifer Tree
Family: Pinaceae
Native Range: Coastal Japan and South Korea
Height: 20 to 60 feet
Spread: 12 to 20 feet
Shape: Generally conical, irregular habit
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Flower/Fruit: Monoecious; males reddish-yellow, in clusters near branch tips appearing in early spring; females reddish and egg-shaped. Woody egg-shaped cone, 2 to 3 inches long, 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide, light brown in color.
Sun: Full Sun
Fall Color: Evergreen
Drought Tolerance: High
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers well drained soil. Tolerates some light afternoon shade and some drought. Salt tolerant.
Culture: needs little pruning to develop a strong structure
Uses: Specimen pine, interesting multi-trunked growth habit, great addition to a Japanese garden. Also used for bonsai. Extremely salt tolerant, good for seaside planting and holding beach sand in place. Good for screening.
Sowing Pinus thunbergiana Seeds:
For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.
Scarify: Soak in water 24 Hours
Stratify: Cold 30 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium.
Germination: Sow 1/8” Deep
For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:
https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf
Germination:
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