Japanese Black Pine

Pinus thunbergii

Japanese Black Pine is the bonsai master's tree, scaled up for the landscape — irregularly shaped, wind-sculpted character with thick, dark needles and beautiful fissured bark. Highly salt-tolerant, it's the go-to pine for coastal properties. Trained specimens can be living sculptures. It has more personality than any other pine.

Hardiness Zones

5-8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Low

Maintenance

Moderate

Mature Size

20-40 ft H × 15-25 ft W

Growth Rate

Moderate

Bloom Season

Non-flowering (evergreen)

Bloom Color

Dark green needles, striking bark

Care Guide

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Excellent salt and wind tolerance — perfect for coastal planting. Can be 'candle-pruned' for artistic shaping (cut new growth in spring). Watch for pine wilt nematode in some areas. Space for eventual size — don't crowd against structures.