Japanese Black Pine
Botanical Name: Pinus Thunbergii
Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Mature Height: 20-60'
Growth Rate: Fast
Seed Source: Korea
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50mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 5000+ - Plantable Peat QuartAvailable: 2380
50mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | |
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| PJBAG503Y03 | 3 Y | 3 - 6" | 5000+ |
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| PJBAG503Y06 | 3 Y | 6 - 9" | 3293 |
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Plantable Peat Quart
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
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| PJBPQ2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 - 24" | 920 |
| 5.61 | 4.97 | 4.64 | 4.19 | 4.06 | 3.93 |
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| PJBPQ2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 - 18" | 816 |
| 5.5 | 4.86 | 4.53 | 4.08 | 3.95 | 3.82 |
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| PJBPQ2Y24 | 2 Y | 24 - 36" | 300 |
| 5.72 | 5.08 | 4.75 | 4.3 | 4.17 | 4.04 |
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| PJBPQ2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 - 15" | 204 |
| 5.39 | 4.75 | 4.42 | 3.97 | 3.84 | 3.71 |
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| PJBPQ1Y09 | 1 Y | 9 - 12" | 140 |
| 5.16 | 4.52 | 4.19 | 3.74 | 3.61 | 3.48 |
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| PJBPQ1Y12 | 1 Y | 12 - 15" |
| 5.27 | 4.63 | 4.3 | 3.85 | 3.72 | 3.59 | |
Notes
The Japanese Black Pine is unique as thrives near seashores. Its needles are dark green and can grow up to 4.5" long.
Uses
This tree is often used for bonsai and lumber.
Wildlife Value
Many birds and squirrels are attracted to this tree.
History & Lore
Planting this tree near coastal areas are known to help with erosion control. It also is more resistant to strong winds from typhoons. In Korea, the wood was once used to conduct shrines.
Hardiness Zones
5-8
Tree Type
Conifer
Tree Subtype
Pine
Mature Height
20-60'
Mature Spread
20'
Growth Rate
Fast
Seed Source
Korea
Sun Preference
Full sun
Soil PH Range
5.0-6.5
Soil Preference
Fertile, medium moisture, well drained soil
Tolerant
Salt
Intolerant
Extreme cold
Diseases
Diplodia tip blight, rust, cankers, twig/needle blight, leaf cast
Pests
Pinewood nematodes, caterpillars, miners, sawfly, scale, mealybug, borers, weevils
