Pinus Thunbergii / Japanese Black Pine Genus - Pinus Species - Thunbergii Common name - Japanese Black Pine Other names - Thunberg Pine Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 5 - 8 Height / spread - 20'-80' / 6 - 24 m / 20'-40' / 6 - 12 m Plant type - Tree Vegetation type - Evergreen Exposure - Full Sun Growth rate - Medium Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral Soil type - Loam, Sand, Well Drained Water requirements - Average Water Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier Germination rate - 89% Leaf / Flower color - Green / -- Plant growth rate - Medium Japanese black pine, a native of eastern Asia, is an evergreen tree with stiff, dark green, twisted needles. In spring the upright, silvery new shoots are displayed like white candles against the dark foliage. Dense and pyramidal when young, the habit becomes open and irregular with age, exposing the picturesque, twisting branches. Japanese black pine excels in full sun and well drained soil, being both drought and salt tolerant. Use as an intriguing specimen or in a naturalistic setting as a screen or windbreak. Thrives in a light well-drained sandy or gravelly loam. Dislikes poorly drained moorland soils. Established plants tolerate drought and maritime exposure. The Japanese black pine bears cones whilst still young and produces cones very freely in Britain. The trees thrive in Britain but do not grow very large and are probably not going to be long-lived. Young trees grow about 50cm per year but this soon tails off and older trees average less than 30cm per year. Plants are strongly outbreeding, self-fertilized seed usually grows poorly. They hybridize freely with other members of this genus. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus. Information source: www.Learn2Grow.com. Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds