Pinus thunbergii | Japanese Black Pine | 20 Seeds

Pinus thunbergii, commonly known as Japanese black pine, is a rugged, evergreen conifer native to coastal regions of Japan and South Korea, widely appreciated for its ornamental value and resilience in landscape design. It typically grows 20 to 80 feet tall in its natural habitat but is often kept smaller when cultivated, especially in bonsai and garden settings. The tree features a broad, irregular crown with dense, dark green needles in bundles of two, each needle ranging from 3 to 5 inches long. Its bark is initially gray and smooth, maturing into a thick, fissured, blackish-gray surface that provides a striking contrast to its foliage. In spring, it produces small, yellowish male cones and larger, oval female cones that mature to a grayish-brown and persist on the branches. Pinus thunbergii is highly tolerant of poor soils, wind, and salt spray, making it a popular choice for coastal plantings and erosion control. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is often used as a sp