Japanese Black Pine
Pinus thunbergii
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Japanese Black Pine highlights at a glance!
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Botanical Name
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Brand
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Growing Zones5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Growth RateModerate
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Mature Height
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Mature Width
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Leaf Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Characteristics
Where To Plant
When To Prune
- Early Spring
Water & Moisture Needs
- Low
Sunlight Needs
Soil Needs
- Widely Adaptable
Growing Zones
Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) are exquisite evergreen trees that can have twisted stems and an open tiered branching and an airy texture! The dark needles are contrasted by their white candles in the spring. This is a highly adaptable tree and the most popular landscape tree in its native country of Japan!
It is known for its striking, free-form growth and expressive needles. Young trees can look shrubby before outgrowing their awkward teenage years. At maturity, this Pine forms a flat-topped canopy that becomes adorned with 5-7 inch long pinecones. Able to reach 50 - 70 feet tall and 25 - 40 feet wide.
Japanese Black Pine has drooping branching over time and are very easy to grow! Requiring very little maintenance, this Asian native is found on rocky cliffs and along the coast. Widely adaptable throughout USDA growing zones 5 through 10, you'll be one of the few on the block with this unique specimen!
Planting and Application:
Its rugged nature and rapid growth make it a great choice for windscreens, or to create naturalized groves for wildlife and screening. A single specimen can enhance the front yard as a unique focal point and cast shade over your garden beds and borders. Plus year-round interest and greenery.
Japanese Black Pines can be trained into Bonsai forms or trimmed to accent any size garden! Ideal for use in an Asian-inspired garden. These do fantastic along coastal areas and seaside gardens, and their salt tolerance makes them great street trees where salt is applied each winter.
- Deep Green Needles & White Candles
- Twisting Open Growth & Tiered Branching
- Salt Tolerant & Great Bonsai
- Fall Pinecones For Interest and Birds
- Great Specimens, Street Trees, Groves & Windscreens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant Pine trees in full sun to grow best. Japanese Black Pine can handle a wide variety of different soil types and moisture conditions and proves tough enough to thrive in adverse conditions. Its salt tolerance makes it a great choice in coastal areas. If pruning is needed, do so in the early spring to correct growth and control size.
- Full Sun
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Pest & Disease Free
- Adaptable - Any Well-Drained Soil
- Prune Early Spring
Increasing in popularity because it is easy to maintain and virtually pest free, this beautiful dramatic Japanese Black Pine is a wonderful choice for any gardener! Order yours today at NatureHills.com!
