Japanese white pine bonsai (60)

Presentation

Specimen of Japanese white pine (Pinus pentaphylla) 42 cm tall, with a short trunk and fissured bark widening into a 10 cm nebari. The canopy is set in distinct pads, with short needles and compact growth. It is aimed at those who have been growing conifers for some time and are looking for an already formed subject.

Technical features

• Species: Pinus pentaphylla (Japanese white pine)
• Style: pad-shaped canopy, trunk with movement at the base
• Plant height: 42 cm
• Nebari: 10 cm
• Pot: oval, 30 x 25 x h. 8 cm
• Pot material: blue glazed stoneware
• Total weight: 7.5 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care difficulty: medium-high

How to care for it

The white pine needs to stay outdoors all year round, in an open, airy position, with direct sun even in summer: in the shade the needles lengthen and the pads lose density. Water only when the substrate begins to dry on the surface, avoiding waterlogging in the shallow 8 cm pot, which holds little water on windy days in July and August.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I receive the one in the photograph?

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

How much space does it take up and how much does it weigh?

The oval pot measures 30 x 25 cm with a height of 8 cm, while the plant alone reaches 42 cm. With substrate and pot the weight is 7.5 kg: a sturdy outdoor shelf or small table is enough to support it.

Can I keep it indoors?

No. The Japanese white pine is an outdoor conifer and needs the full seasonal cycle, including winter cold. Indoors, with dry air and little light, it loses vigour within a few weeks. A balcony, terrace or garden are the right places for it.

What is included

• Japanese white pine bonsai (Pinus pentaphylla) in an oval blue glazed stoneware pot 30 x 25 x h. 8 cm, the exact specimen shown in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping