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