Description

A rugged character tree, this pine is dashingly picturesque with an open, irregular habit of growth when mature; very tolerant of salt, makes a most distinguished accent tree if you're willing to wait for it to develop its character

Landscape Attributes

Japanese Black Pine is a dense evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Japanese Black Pine is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Japanese Black Pine will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 40 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America.