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Pinus thunbergii

Family Pinaceae
Plant Type conifer
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 6 - 24 m (20 - 80 ft)
Spread 3.5 - 12 m (12 - 40 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This plant is pyramidal in form and has showy, matte, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is showy and fissured in texture. The cones are showy. Pinus thunbergii (Japanese black pine) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Shade, specimen, screening and topiary.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Pinus thunbergii tolerates drought and salt.