Japanese black pine bonsai, Pinus thunbergii (37)

Presentation

Japanese black pine bonsai (Pinus thunbergii) trained in cascade style, with the trunk leaving the square pot and descending sideways beyond the rim. The bark is already plated and fissured, the needles are short and deep green. A specimen for those who know conifers and are looking for a mature pine with a defined design.

Technical features

• Species: Pinus thunbergii (Japanese black pine)
• Bonsai style: cascade
• Height of the plant alone: 30 cm
• Pot dimensions: 24 x 24 x h. 32 cm
• Pot material: unglazed stoneware, square shape
• Total weight: 22.5 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care difficulty: medium-high

How to care for it

The black pine lives outdoors all year round, in a sunny, airy spot: we recommend full sun even during the summer months, because shade lengthens the needles and weakens the foliage. Water only when the substrate begins to dry on the surface, with longer intervals from November to February, when the plant slows down. Drainage is good in the tall pot, but waterlogging remains the most damaging mistake with this species.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant that arrives the one in the photo?

Yes. This black pine bonsai is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photograph shows the very plant that will be shipped. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different from the picture due to growth, maintenance pruning and pinching, or normal seasonal change.

Why is the pot so tall compared with the plant?

The square pot measures 24 x 24 x h. 32 cm precisely to support the cascade design: the trunk develops beyond the rim and the canopy falls sideways. With a shallow bowl the main branch would touch the surface it rests on and the tree's design would lose its balance.

How much does it weigh and where should it be kept?

Plant, pot and substrate together weigh 22.5 kg, so a solid, stable shelf is needed. The Japanese black pine is an outdoor conifer: balcony, terrace or garden, never indoors. Moving it is easier with two people, lifting it by the pot and not by the trunk.

What is included

• Japanese black pine bonsai (Pinus thunbergii) in a square unglazed stoneware pot 24 x 24 x h. 32 cm, plant 30 cm tall, 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