20 Japanese Black Pine Seeds
(Pinus thunbergii)
Without a Doubt, the Most Preferred, Easy, & Famous Species for Bonsai. A Must Have for Any Bonsai Collection with the Diversity of Training that can be achieved to make the most Unique & Beautiful Bonsai there is.
Native to Korea, Japan, & North-Eastern China, the Irregularly Shaped Grey Bark gradually transforms into black bark as it grows older, adding to it's unmistakable details. Along all of the branches, the Richly colored Green leaves grow in Needle-Like shapes. Every Spring, the Black Pine produces red, egg shaped flowers. (Which seeds can be taken from by any grower.) Also an Extremely Hardy growing tree & can reach heights of up to 100' grown naturally. Low Maintenance and Great Tolerance to Extreme Conditions are the Very Reason it's the Perfect Species for Bonsai.
PREFERENCES:
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Well Draining between a PH of 5.5~6.6
Zones: 5~8
Black Pine Germination:
Place the seed in a jar or other container, cover with water and let it stand for 24 hours.
After they have been soaked, place Japanese black pine seeds in a plastic bag with moist sphagnum moss or perlite and place in the refrigerator for 60 days.
Following scarification and stratification, plant seeds 1/8 inch deep in loose potting soil. Place one seed per pot. Tamp the soil lightly around the seeds. Place the pots in a cold frame or other protected outdoor spot. Cover the pots with a layer of mulch and keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Germination will generally take one or two months, but it can be longer.
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