Japanese black pine bonsai (92)

Presentation

Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii) around 18 years old, 36 cm tall, with a strongly moving trunk and bark already cracking at the base. The 6 cm nebari firmly supports the compact canopy of stiff needles. A specimen suited to those who have been growing conifers for a few years and know how to handle pinching and candle work.

Technical features

• Species: Pinus thunbergii (Japanese black pine)
• Style: informal upright, trunk with pronounced curves
• Plant height: 36 cm
• Nebari: 6 cm
• Pot: round, 18 cm diam. x 8 cm h.
• Pot material: green glazed stoneware
• Age: around 18 years
• Total weight: 2 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care difficulty: medium

How to care for it

The black pine lives outdoors all year round, in full sun: the less light it receives, the longer the needles grow and the less compact the canopy becomes. Water it when the substrate dries on the surface, at short intervals on summer days and far more sparingly in winter, since waterlogging in the pot is the main risk with this species.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I receive the same one in the photo?

Yes, it is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows this very plant. The foliage may look different on delivery due to natural growth, pruning or pinching carried out in the meantime and to normal seasonal changes.

Do the measurements include the pot?

No. The 36 cm refer to the plant alone, measured from the rim of the pot. The round green glazed stoneware container measures 18 cm in diameter by 8 cm in height. The total weight, plant and pot together, is 2 kg.

Can I keep it indoors?

No, it must be placed outdoors: balcony, terrace or garden, in a sunny spot. The black pine needs winter cold for its dormancy and indoors it loses vigour within a few weeks, with needles turning yellow.

What is included

• Japanese black pine bonsai (Pinus thunbergii) in a round green glazed stoneware pot 18 cm diam. x 8 cm h., the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping