Pinus thunbergii
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A classic choice for the urban landscape and a great bonsai tree, too! 
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 100% guaranteed
 - Seed-grown on California's Redwood Coast
 - Transplanting and care instructions included
 
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Moisture Medium  | 
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Cold Hardiness -20°F  | 
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Light Full Sun  | 
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Size 20 – 125' tall / 10 – 35' spread  | 
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Lifespan 150 yrs  | 
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Growth Rate Fast Growing  | 
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Drought Tolerance High  | 
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Wind Resistance High  | 
About Japanese Black Pine
A classic choice for landscaping and a great bonsai tree too, Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) is a robust, lush tree, plentiful in its native Japan, where it is known as Kurmatsu or Omatsu. A 2-needle pine with rich, bright green foliage, Japanese Black Pine's spreading branches form a broad, conical tree which becomes informal and spreading in age, often with a leaning trunk.
This tree is suitable for yards, gardens, and container-growing in a variety of climates, as it will tolerate winds, seaside conditions, and both cold (down to -20°F) and hot circumstances. Heights vary from 20 to 125 feet, depending on conditions. Also available to grow from seed. 
About Jonsteen's Seedlings
All of our trees are seed-grown at our nursery on California's Redwood Coast, which is inspected monthly and licensed by the California Department of Agriculture. Trees can provide a natural barrier against high winds, temperatures, noise pollution and soil erosion, all while benefiting local air quality, wildlife and property values — a Jonsteen seedling will only grow in value and beauty!
About Jonsteen's 100% Guarantee
All of our trees are guaranteed to arrive healthy and in good condition. If your tree perishes despite your honest efforts, we will be happy to replace it with a small-sized seedling for just the cost of shipping/handling. You can learn more about our guarantee and tree replacement policy here.
Seedling Size Chart: Small
Due to the dynamic nature of actively growing trees, as well as the tremendous variation between species’ growth rates, we rely on the cubic volume of a seedling’s root mass to determine its “size” (Small / Medium / Large / XL). Within each size there is minor variance — the dimensions provided here represent the category minimum. If exact measurements are essential, please contact us about current stock.

              
            
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                






