Black pine

A large, wide-spreading evergreen shrub with very deep green needles and attractive white new growth in spring; a good character plant for larger gardens, will eventually grow quite large so leave adequate room

Find Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead') in Richmond Fairfax Loudoun Prince William Fredericks Virginia VA at Meadows Farms Nurseries

Photos showing the pruning and wiring of a young pine collected from the field 2 years ago.

I’ve been waiting a long time to share the progress on one of my black pines, and now is a great time for it! Let’s start with the back story. In 1993 – by coincidence it’s the year I started growing bonsai – Kathy Shaner started a batch of black pines from seed that ended […]

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Design notes for some of the top black pine bonsai displayed at this year's Kokufu exhibit.

Japanese black pine bonsai (Pinus thunbergii) is a beautiful, slow-growing tree that makes an excellent addition to any home. Though they can be difficult to care for, with proper attention, they will thrive and provide you with years of enjoyment. With a little patience and care, you can enjoy the beauty of Japanese black pine bonsai for many years to come.

Notes for making the transition to branch refinement after developing the trunk.

This is one of the exposed root black pines I started in 1994. This is the one tree of that group that I've planned on keeping for some time now. Of the 50+ I

Specimen trees have an undeniable appeal, whether they are gnarled, showy, squat, gigantic, rare, graceful, or just plain odd. There's a time when every ga