PlantSale Plant care guide

Japanese Black Pine

Pinus thunbergii · Pinaceae

A picturesque pine with dark, deeply furrowed bark, stiff dark green needles and an irregular wind-sculpted habit. Highly salt-tolerant and a classic choice for coastal features and bonsai.

At a glance

Habit: Tree
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low Water
Soil: Well-Drained, Sandy Soil
Climate: Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate, Mediterranean
Frost: Frost-Hardy
Mature size: 12 m H × 6 m W
Foliage: Evergreen
Growth rate: Moderate Growth
Maintenance: Moderate Maintenance

Good for

Feature / Specimen
Bonsai
Coastal / Salt-Tolerant
Water-Wise
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic