Japanese black pine bonsai Thunbergii Senjyumaru (71)

Presentation

This bonsai is a Pinus thunbergii 'Senjyumaru', a Japanese black pine cultivar prized for its short needles and dense ramification, which allows compact foliage pads to be built even on medium-sized plants. The trunk rises with sharp curves and a 2 cm nebari, while the foliage gathers in the upper part. Suited to those who already grow conifers and know how to manage candle pinching.

Technical features

• Species: Pinus thunbergii 'Senjyumaru' (Japanese black pine)
• Style: movemented trunk, foliage structured into pads
• Height of the plant alone: 35 cm
• Nebari: 2 cm
• Pot: oval, 18 x 14 x h. 6 cm
• Pot material: blue glazed stoneware
• Total weight: 1.4 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care difficulty: medium-high

How to care for it

Black pine needs direct sun all year round and free air circulation: keeping it indoors leads to long needles and weak branches. Water when the surface of the substrate begins to dry out, with generous watering in summer and far less frequent watering from November to February; on this cultivar we prefer a very free-draining soil mix, because waterlogging in the shallow 6 cm pot takes its toll quickly.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I receive the one in the photograph?

Yes, this is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the very plant that will be sent. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different from the picture due to natural growth, pruning, candle pinching or the normal change of season.

Do the 35 cm include the pot?

No. The 35 cm refer to the plant alone, measured from the base of the trunk to the top of the foliage. The oval pot adds 6 cm in height and measures 18 x 14 cm, so the overall height exceeds 40 cm. The total weight is 1.4 kg.

Can I keep it on an indoor windowsill?

No, the Japanese black pine is an outdoor conifer and needs a cold winter rest. It should be placed on a balcony, terrace or in the garden in a sunny position all year round. A heated living room will compromise its health within a few months.

What is included

• Japanese black pine bonsai Senjyumaru in a blue glazed stoneware oval pot 18 x 14 x h. 6 cm, the exact specimen shown in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and characteristics)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping