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

English name: Japanese Black Pine

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

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

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