This Japanese black pine is excellent for medium to small spaces. Enjoy access to exclusive content, Conifer Database, garden visits, Conifer Q&A Forums, nursery tours with member discounts on unusual cultivars, scholarships for hort students and more. The dwarf pines are some of the most attractive conifers available. It is on south side of house in full sun. Inga, I can offer this first-hand report based on observations and my own plant in USDA zone 8a, Olympia, WA ... 'Thunderhead' is a beast that will grow 2 feet or more per year if left to grow free range. ORIGIN: Genera Species TRINOMIAL TYPE: Cultivar Also prune the whole plant for shape. subgenus Pinus, section, Pinus, subsection Pinus. I'm in Washington state. Pinus thunbergii (syn: Pinus thunbergiana), also called black pine, Japanese black pine, and Japanese pine, is an East Asian pine native to coastal areas of Japan (KyÅ«shÅ«, Shikoku and HonshÅ«) and South ⦠If possible, winter protection from the effects of wind chill could greatly increase your odds of successfully maintaining this plant in your garden. A purchase of Pinus thunbergii Banshosho Dwarf Dawn pine tree is a true investment in your yard! I've revised the macro-record to correct its fictitious dwarf status. My plant is mature at 12 years and I have a great deal of dead needles that donât shed without grooming and the the bare branch is exposed. I will have to move mine as well. Enjoy access to exclusive content, Conifer Database, garden visits, Conifer Q&A Forums, nursery tours with member discounts on unusual cultivars, scholarships for hort students and more. Japanese black pine is an evergreen, coniferous species of tree that grows to mature heights of 125 feet (40 m) tall, with a trunk up to 40 to 80 inches (1 - 2 m) in diameter, measured at breast height, often seen divided in the wide, dense, dome-shaped or flattened crown. Under the rules of botanical nomenclature, a cultivar name can only be used once within a genus, leaving P. thunbergii 'Thunderhead' as an illegitimate cultivar name because P. resinosa 'Thunderhead' was named first. Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. ⦠RECOMMENDED HARDINESS ZONES: Basically, this plant ⦠Morphology: This is a slow-growing evergreen conifer which grows to 5â in height and 3â across. I'm debating where to put Thunderhead in our garden - a container or in the ground. yes! Thanks. I purchased the dwarf black pine thunderhead when it was 18 inches tall, 8 years ago. I have a Thunderhead pine that I planted 2 years ago. Pinus thunbergii, as described in 1867 by Filippo Parlatore (1816–1877), in Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis 16(2), is commonly known as Japanese black pine; as well as クロマツ, 黒松 (kuro-matsu) in the Japanese language,곰 솔 (gomsol) in Korean, and (黑松 (hēisōng) in Chinese . I have a Japanese Thunderhead that I would like to move from an embankment to a raised planter. Container and lot of pruning it is, haha. Thanks CE! Should we fertilize? Get rid of all of the strong candles and leave only a few of the tiniest buds at the ends of the shoots. It forms a small, rounded shrub with dark green needles. Noteworthy Characteristics Pinus thunbergii commonly known as Japanese black pine, is noted for its whitish terminal buds that provide interesting contrast with its dark green foliage. Just recently the upper branches have become weak and are sagging. Can I do so by creating the best growing conditions possible for my favorite little tree? In evaluating how appropriate a conifer is for different parts of the world, it's important to look at climate. In 8b Tacoma, WA. Thanks! Pinus thunbergiana 'Thunderhead' Japanese Black Pine Especially during winter, the eye-catching, brilliant-white candles of this popular selection of Dwarf Japanese Black Pine create a striking ⦠Pinus thunbergii 'Banshosho' 'Banshosho' is a great dwarf form of thunbergii growing more wide than tall especially when young, Beautiful thick candles put on a spectacular show in spring. Pinus thunbergii, as described in 1867 by Filippo Parlatore (1816â1877), in Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis 16 (2), is commonly known as Japanese black pine; as well as ã¯ããã, ⦠In optimum growing ⦠Historically, this has been one of the most important species used in Japanese architecture. indeed 'Thunderhead' can be a beast, albeit a beast that is easily controlled through aesthetic pruning. More About Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki' Slow-growing dense narrow form; Dark green needles are shorter than most Japanese ⦠View gallery. The species name honors Pehr Thunberg (1743 - 1835), a Swedish botanist and student of Linnaeus who traveled in Japan and included the species in the first botanical flora of Japan that he wrote, incorrectly referring to it as Scots pine. Thick, short lush emerald green needles on short branches. Can I keep mine small by pruning? Description This Japanese Black Pine certainly stands out in the field of golden conifers. The stiff needles combined with even spacing make it particularly attractive. Obviously this conifer originates in Japan. This is the famous Japanese black pine tree that has been planted throughout much of the ⦠Pinus thunbergiana ' Banshosho ' A slow-growing dwarf Japanese Black Pine evergreen conifer with a round form when young, eventually growing more tall than wide. Loosely translated from Japanese, the name of this dwarf conifer means "cold white eyes of the snake". Absolutely. Banshosho is a beautiful rare conifer commonly called a dwarf Japanese black pine. Pines are very bendy. Also I never received a membership number would appreciate if you could forward it. Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: No. . Pinus thunbergii is available for sale from the ⦠I'm in California. Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' is an attractive, vigorous, broadly pyramidal selection of Japanese black pine with densely packed, long, brooding, dark-green needles and distinctive silver-white candles that are most attractive in late winter/early spring. 5 (-10 to -20 F / -23.3 to -28.9 C), HORTICULTURAL STATUS: Established Is this a case of blight or just shock from being in transport? One to consider using for its particular beauty is the Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii⦠It gets full sun at least 9 hours and day. I know to plant in Nov or Dec. however, without thinking, I thoughtlessly planted a Pinus thunbergii âThunderheadâ mid-May in NC! In Japan it is widely grown in gardens, ⦠We had two and one did not make it. . After ⦠Pinus thunbergii - Japanese Black Pines Fairly prominent white buds and long, dark green needles characterize this species prized for bonsai. Then when the needles have extended 3/16th of an inch from the fascicle, reduce the candle size to 2-3 whorls of needles. Lighter green ⦠They were the rage a few years ago, but the lines kept dying after a couple of winters. I imagine I will take your advice and start my aesthetic pruning early. Attribution from: Aljos Farjon; 1984. We may need to revise it's dwarf status. A Dwarf, narrow upright variety of Japanese Black Pine. Give it room, or be prepared to prune it heavily at least twice a year. I am thinking about buying and planting this beauty in zone 6b ( New Jersey). RECOMMENDED HARDINESS ZONES: One must note that in 1981, Dr. Sidney Waxman of University of Connecticut selected and named a Pinus resinosa under the name 'Thunderhead.' What size will it live with comfortably at maturity? Plant this pine 3 years ago and love it. Pinus thunbergii. Thank you. You would want to wait until autumn. I don't plant woody plants in spring or summer ... ever! It's a beautiful tree; but the USDA and nurseries really need to reclassify this as Zone 6 and higher! It was planted in 22â deep hole w 30â diameter. I just received this pine through a company online, it is already established to some degree but when I opened the box the plant has lost so many needles. When do I prune it? Thanks for the reply, David. Pinus thunbergii NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. You've encountered some of the well-known features of this plant â it grows like a weed and is a pine-mulch factory. Thanks for your advice! I would think most, if not all of them would carry various Japanese black pines. If you're in a cold climate area, DON'T EVEN TRY THIS! Mikawa has a deeply fissured bark which gives it an aged look earlier on than the others. You can recognize that very well with our plant. Black-gray, furrowed into irregular scales. Can I dig it out and move it this spring? Is your advice about timing applicable here i.e. The new buds are white, making a great contract with ⦠Can I use the needles as mulch under other plants? GROWTH SHAPE: Broad Upright or Oval you didn't say how big your plant is. Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' is a nice selection of Japanese black pine. Iâm worried if I move it now it may not make it through the summer. we've applied the hardiness zone of the species. I debulk mine by about 2-thirds every year to keep it in line. These regions would have had a predominantly deciduous angiosperm forest cover, with conifers mixed in especially on poor, water-logged soils and on dry slopes and mountain ridges. I am looking fo a tree 3-5ft . 黑松 (hēisōng) in Chinese . :). Any advice on how to minimize the risk of loss. Pinus thunbergii 'Banshosho' is the rare dwarf ⦠Hi Lisa. Quick Overview: Pinus thunbergii âKotobukiâ is a narrow upright selection of Japanese Black pine with short irregular branching and shorter-than-typical, extremely prickly, dark, gray-green needles. For information about our privacy practices, please visit our website. Growing conditions aside, 'Thunderhead' over time, becomes one big bad pine. It features a broad ⦠⦠For information about our privacy practices, please visit our website. COLOR: Dark Green I probably should have prefaced my earlier statement by mentioning that my 'Thunderhead' gets full south-facing sun, and plenty of supplemental water. We still have quite a bit of warm weather until end of October. First round is in spring as candles are extending. Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' is an attractive, vigorous, broadly pyramidal selection of Japanese black pine with densely packed, long, brooding, dark-green needles and distinctive silver-white ⦠It is ⦠It does fine. I would be most appropriate if 'Angelica's Thunderhead' was re-adopted as a cultivar name for this conifer. just be prepared to to root-prune or up-pot it every year. It is an upright pyramidal ⦠I didn't leave enough room when I planted mine three years ago. Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki' - Kotobuki Dwarf Japanese Black Pine. We recommend full sun to partial shade with great drainage for this dwarf ⦠GROWTH SIZE: Large: greater than 12 inches (30 cm) per year / greater than 12 feet (4 m) after 10 years, Explore trinomials in the Pinus thunbergii species, Sign up for our free quarterly E-newsletter List. I have one planted on the north side of the house where it gets only about 3-4 hours of sun depending on season. end of summer? Perhaps because a loblolly pine is a common native tree, many overlook using some of the non-native pines in their landscape. Family: Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee) Genus: Pinus (PY-nus) Species: thunbergii (thun-BERG-ee-eye) Synonym: Pinus thunbergiana: 3 ⦠I'll tighten up the rest of the record tomorrow. Plants are especially vulnerable during times of wide and rapid temperature fluctuation. Like all cultivars in this species, specimens can be easily aesthetically pruned to control a plant's size and form. This database was developed and is maintained by dedicated volunteers. No worries. Type: Conifer. GROWTH SIZE: Large: greater than 12 inches (30 cm) per year / greater than 12 feet (4 m) after 10 years, Sign up for our free quarterly E-newsletter List. Prune off everything you missed in rounds 1 and 2. Also be aware that USDA Zone 5 means different things for different people. Guess I'm kind of nervous since reports vary so widely about it's eventual size. water when it needs watering (when soil is dry 2 inches down). We have a bit sandy, rocky, well drained soil...it would probably be happy in the ground here. This is one of the “classic” old-world, 2-needled, hard pines. 20 more photos VIEW GALLERY. Everyone gets seduced by those incredible white candles in the dark foliage and then it gets in the ground, gets happy, and becomes a huge wooly bear. Distribution. Also Pinus ⦠Needles are rich emerald-green. COLOR: Dark Green I am in zone 9b in Sonoma County and I do my transplanting (and planting) in November and December). Description. Corticosa 'is very popular with bonsai experts, as it already attaches a cracked, old-looking bark as a young plant. Hey Eric . It also grows in South Korea. Additions to the International Conifer Register. Hardy to USDA Zone 6 — cold hardiness limit between -10° and 0°F (-23.2° and -17.8°C). We put 2 large bags of Permatil in the bottom of hole, and back filled with half and half mixture of permatil and cow manure compost. Pinus thunbergii âEmerys Dwarfâ Nishiki means cork barked. We grow many varieties of the Japanese Black (Pinus thunbergii), Red (Pinus densiflora) White (Pinus parviflora) Pines. What will year three have in store for me I wonder? Grooming, candling and pruning is a must, often 3 times a year. Pinus thunbergii 'var. It's in a south-facing location with plenty of sun and heat. Is this normal and should I groom on a regular basis? Pinus thunbergii growing on the tops of dunes are typically shaped by the persistent winds. Principal photography was generously donated by Janice LeCocq Photgraphy, Additions to the International Conifer Register. Keep in mind that this cultivar is an absolute beast and if you neglect it, it will explode with growth in a single season. Pine straw makes a great mulch. Family: Pinaceae. If you're goal is to "keep it small," you'll need to cut on it at least 3 times a year. Depending on seed provenance, individual seedlings may be a little hardier or more tender. Pinus thunbergii 'Shirome Janome' LIMITED TIME SALE PRICE!! This species is native to Japan — Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu islands; and South Korea. I don't mind pruning it and thinking I'd like to style it a little. Japanese black pine at Manyo botanical garden Ichikawa, Chiba, Ichikawa, Japan. Zone 7. A thug. Hunt for back buds and shorten shoots to just above them. They're very easy to locate. It was doing great till about a week ago when I notice the first branch sagging, over the next couple days more branches are sagging. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. I have 15 year old Thunderhead in New Jersey, and there are lots of dead needles around it. Pines: drawings and descriptions of the genus Pinus; ©1984, Brill & Backhuys, Leiden, The Netherlands. I would bet that contributed quite a bit to it's significant 2nd year growth spurt. Third round is in fall, once everything is done growing for the year. Pinus thunbergii 'Ogon' Pinus thunbergii 'Ogon' Common name: Golden Japanese Black Pine. Any suggestions on what is happening? Nurseries in our area have reported the same thing. In only it's 2nd year in the ground mine pushed out a 15" leading candle! The one that is thriving was planted in fall. This cultivar originated as a seedling selected around 1987 by Angelica Nurseries, Massachusetts, USA. This database was developed and is maintained by dedicated volunteers. Thanks. Principal photography was generously donated by Janice LeCocq Photgraphy. As is true with most Pinus thunbergii, 'Thunderhead' is hardy to USDA Zone 5 although the needles could burn at temperatures of -10 to -15ºF (-23 to -26ºC). We've seen other reports from people in Zone 5 who have also reported that cold weather does the pine in. I wonder whether it would thrive in a NW location with much less light and heat and sheltered by some larger mature trees. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 12 to 15 feet (4 - 5 m) tall and 20 feet (6 m) wide, an annual growth rate of 12 to 15 inches (30 - 37 cm). It definitely wants to be a 20-foot monster and it wants to get there fast. Highly popular along the seacoast in Japan, Pinus thunbergii (Japanese Black Pine) is a glorious evergreen coniferous tree of usually shrubby habit, adorned with a curved trunk and wide-spreading ⦠Cooperative Extension, which ⦠I am a member and need help finding a mail order source for Japanese black pine. Pronunciation: PI-nus thun-BERJ-ee-eye. Description A dwarf narrow pyramid with short green needles. Hi Eve, you are welcome to scan through the nurseries in the Nursery Discount Program. It is the dominant pine from the coast to about 3,300 feet (1,000 m) elevation, where the climate is warm, temperate (with little or no frost) and moist. We're in Zone 5 and it did well the first two years, then started browning and dying. The species name honors Pehr Thunberg (1743 - 1835), a Swedish botanist and student of Linnaeus who traveled in Japan and included the species in the first botanical flora of Japan that he wrote, incorrectly referring to it as Scots pine. I'm in the Pacific Northwest. It seems that the zone classification is off for the Thunderhead Pine. Is it deer resistant? Conifer, evergreen, dwarf ⦠Never fertilize landscape plants unless a soil tests indicates a deficiency. Today it is widely used as an ornamental, and requisite of Japanese gardens, where it provides structural and symbolic counterpoint to the red pine P. densiflora. Pinus thunbergii ' Emery Dwarf' Probably the most dwarf form of the "Japanese Black Pine". Sometimes used for bonsai. If you are are using it and are not a member, consider joining or donating to the ACS to support this and our other educational projects. 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