Pinus thunbergii (Japanese Black Pine) | 30 Seeds | £3.49

An elegant evergreen pine native to coastal regions of Japan and South Korea.  The species, "thunbergii", is in honour of the Swedish Botanist, Carl Peter Thunberg.

Orange-yellow conical pollen cones appear in spring, developing into very attractive, rich-magenta seed cones.

Resistant to pollution and salt, and very tolerant of poor nutrient-lacking soils, such as within its native range.

One of the classic bonsai trees, with its slow growth and short needles. The trees are also strongly used within Japanese gardens as "Niwaki" trained trees.

Hardy to around -23ºC (-9ºF) but requires a well-drained soil.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Pinus

Species: thunbergii

Common names: 

Black Pine
Gomsol - 곰솔 (Korean)
Hēisōng - 黑松 (Chinese)
Japanese Black Pine
Japanese Pine
Kuro Matsu
Kuromatsu - 黒松 (Japanese)
Matsu Yani
Witches Broom

Synonym: Pinus thunbergiana

Plant type: Evergreen conifer

Eventual height: Under 3 ft as a bonsai; or 20-60 ft within deep and open ground after 50 years

Season of Interest: All year

Hardiness: Hardy to -23ºC (-9ºF)

Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun outdoors for more attractive, shorter needles

Soil: Must have well-drained soil/compost (with one third of added grit). Prefers moisture but not being water-logged. Nutrient poor soil/compost is best

Propagation methods: Cuttings and seed

Pinus thunbergii 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost or vermiculite, then refrigerate for 60 days, opening & shaking the bag daily for aeration. Finally sow seeds 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at around 20°C (68°F). Alternatively, sow directly outdoors within autumn, allowing frosts to break seed dormancy.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

Please note: This species is not available for International Delivery (Outside of UK)

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