Japanese Black Pine 20/40cm (P9)
Pinus thunbergii
£15.25
Perfect for gardens, this striking tree thrives in full sun, tolerates various soils and boasts dark, rugged needles. Ideal for bonsai enthusiasts or those seeking a bold, wind-swept garden aesthetic.
Japanese Black Pine – Pinus thunbergii is a sizable conifer, starting out pyramidal in shape before spreading with age, and can eventually achieve a height of approximately 15 meters. Its dark grey-green needles are rigid, measuring 7-12cm in length, and they are organised in pairs.
- ✓ Japanese Black Pine Tree
- ✓ Pinus thunbergii
- ✓ Japanese Black Pine sapling supplied in a 9cm pot
- ✓ British Grown Trees
- ✓ Quality UK stock from Yarrow Gardens
- ✓ 🇬🇧 Grown here in the UK, nurtured in our local soil and climate to be healthy and strong.
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Japanese Black Pine – Pinus thunbergii is a species of pine native to coastal areas of Japan (Kyūshū, Shikoku and Honshū) and South Korea. It is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 meters in height, but more commonly attains a height of 12-20 meters. Its bark is black and scaly, and the leaves (needles) are in fascicles (bundles) of two, a characteristic feature of the Pinus genus.
In cultivation, it generally favours full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, as long as they are well-draining.
This tree is renowned for its rugged, wind-swept appearance and excellent tolerance of pollution and salt, making it an outstanding choice for challenging spots such as urban and coastal areas. It’s often used in the art of bonsai, being one of the most popular species for bonsai cultivation. Its striking character makes it a compelling choice for this meticulous discipline.
The Japanese black pine is often used in the traditional niwaki style of Japanese pruning, which creates a mature, weathered look in the tree. The tree’s bark naturally becomes rough and textured with age, enhancing the appearance of a miniature, ancient tree. Additionally, the tree’s needles respond well to trimming and can be reduced in size, which is an important aspect in keeping the tree proportional in the bonsai form.
Japanese Black Pine – Pinus thunbergii is wonderfully versatile; as well as being a favourite for the meticulous art of bonsai, it makes a tough and handsome addition to outdoor gardens.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
🇬🇧 UK grown by ourselves at our nursery – Generally supplied approx 20-40cm tall in 9cm pots.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Pot Size
9cm
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
1°C to 5°C (H2)
When MatureSafety
Pollen Allergies, Pet Safe
Watering
Little
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Fragrance
Strong
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | This item |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £11.94 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £25.14 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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