Its spreading, loosely swaying branches are orange-yellow in color, and form an irregular silhouette. Provide well-drained, acidic soil. Pinus thunbergiana), the black pine, [2] japanese black pine , [3] or japanese pine , [4] is a pine tree native to coastal areas of japan (kyūshū, shikoku and honshū) and south korea. Pinus thunbergii (syn: Japanese black pine is an introduced evergreen. · japanese black pine (pinus thunbergii) is a beautiful salt-tolerant pine ideal for sandy shorelines but it is often short-lived. · japanese black pine (pinus thunbergii) is a striking evergreen conifer with a rugged appearance. An ideal focal point for the asian garden, whether sculpted into an artistic shape or left in its natural form. Pinus thunbergii, the black pine, japanese black pine, or japanese pine, is a pine tree native to coastal areas of japan and south korea. Japanese black pine is tolerant of heat and drought. This full-sized cultivar matures to 40 to 50 feet high, has a dense habit, and very dark green needles. Silvery white candles in spring and rich, dark green densely packed needles provide year-round beauty. Prized for foliage. A dwarf cultivar that grows to about 6 feet high in ten years. In its most favorable habitat, japanese black pine can reach a height of 100 feet, but in beach plantings, it is usually less than 20 feet tall. Learn how to grow it. The dark gray to black bark and long needles held in pairs lend it a bold texture and strong visual impact in the landscape.
