Family: Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee) Genus: Pinus (PY-nus) Species: thunbergii (thun-BERG-ee-eye) Synonym: Pinus thunbergiana: 3 ⦠you didn't say how big your plant is. Also be aware that USDA Zone 5 means different things for different people. Pines: drawings and descriptions of the genus Pinus; ©1984, Brill & Backhuys, Leiden, The Netherlands. We still have quite a bit of warm weather until end of October. Should we fertilize? Conifer, evergreen tree, 20-80 ft (6-24 m), irregular but more or less pyramidal in youth, with age spreading and often with pendulous branches. I would be most appropriate if 'Angelica's Thunderhead' was re-adopted as a cultivar name for this conifer. It is on south side of house in full sun. 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 ⦠We grow many varieties of the Japanese Black (Pinus thunbergii), Red (Pinus densiflora) White (Pinus parviflora) Pines. we've applied the hardiness zone of the species. Principal photography was generously donated by Janice LeCocq Photgraphy. I probably should have prefaced my earlier statement by mentioning that my 'Thunderhead' gets full south-facing sun, and plenty of supplemental water. I know to plant in Nov or Dec. however, without thinking, I thoughtlessly planted a Pinus thunbergii âThunderheadâ mid-May in NC! I'm in Washington state. TRINOMIAL TYPE: Cultivar 'Thunderhead' can reach 6ft in height by 4 ft wide in 10 years. 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. Banshosho is a beautiful rare conifer commonly called a dwarf Japanese black pine. Description. 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. Weâve read this tree likes heat and dry feet, but how often and how much should we water as a new tree? Hi Lisa. It is ⦠Hey Eric . This Japanese black pine is excellent for medium to small spaces. Third round is in fall, once everything is done growing for the year. 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 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. Hi Eve, you are welcome to scan through the nurseries in the Nursery Discount Program. 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. It's a beautiful tree; but the USDA and nurseries really need to reclassify this as Zone 6 and higher! Pinus thunbergiana ' Banshosho ' A slow-growing dwarf Japanese Black Pine evergreen conifer with a round form when young, eventually growing more tall than wide. Principal photography was generously donated by Janice LeCocq Photgraphy, Additions to the International Conifer Register. If you're interested in the plant's survival, it might be best to wait until September or October. 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 ⦠Conifer, evergreen, dwarf ⦠In optimum growing ⦠It had good sun, proper fertilization, and we even put up snow-wind breaks. 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. Plant this pine 3 years ago and love it. Can I do so by creating the best growing conditions possible for my favorite little tree? subgenus Pinus, section, Pinus, subsection Pinus. Is it deer resistant? Second round is in early summer. This cultivar originated as a seedling selected around 1987 by Angelica Nurseries, Massachusetts, USA. 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 ⦠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. ⦠Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: No. Get rid of all of the strong candles and leave only a few of the tiniest buds at the ends of the shoots. Grooming, candling and pruning is a must, often 3 times a year. Pinus thunbergii - Japanese Black Pines Fairly prominent white buds and long, dark green needles characterize this species prized for bonsai. This species is native to Japan — Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu islands; and South Korea. Is this normal and should I groom on a regular basis? We have a bit sandy, rocky, well drained soil...it would probably be happy in the ground here. Nurseries in our area have reported the same thing. Pine straw makes a great mulch. Pinus thunbergii 'Banshosho' is the rare dwarf ⦠Great for the small landscape. I'm debating where to put Thunderhead in our garden - a container or in the ground. . 6 (0 to -10 F / -17.8 to -23.3 C), HORTICULTURAL STATUS: RHS Accepted Cultivar I didn't leave enough room when I planted mine three years ago. I have aesthetic pruners work on mine twice a year and they've taken off about 50 x more than is still on the two plants. Historically, this has been one of the most important species used in Japanese architecture. If you're in a cold climate area, DON'T EVEN TRY THIS! Black-gray, furrowed into irregular scales. I have 15 year old Thunderhead in New Jersey, and there are lots of dead needles around it. Any suggestions on what is happening? Iâm worried if I move it now it may not make it through the summer. 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. This database was developed and is maintained by dedicated volunteers. Pinus thunbergii 'Shirome Janome' LIMITED TIME SALE PRICE!! Thanks. ORIGIN: Genera Species The principal structural woods in most surviving structures of the Muromachi period (14th to 16th centuries) and the Edo period (1603 to 1867) are Pinus densiflora and P. thunbergii, although surviving structures also contain a great deal of Chamaecyparis obtusa. The one that is thriving was planted in fall. Loosely translated from Japanese, the name of this dwarf conifer means "cold white eyes of the snake". This is the famous Japanese black pine tree that has been planted throughout much of the ⦠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, ⦠I am looking fo a tree 3-5ft . I would think most, if not all of them would carry various Japanese black pines. Pinus thunbergii is available for sale from the ⦠Ethnobotany. needles are out-weighing the strength of the branch. Description A dwarf narrow pyramid with short green needles. I don't plant woody plants in spring or summer ... ever! just be prepared to to root-prune or up-pot it every year. Pinus thunbergii. 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 . Plants are especially vulnerable during times of wide and rapid temperature fluctuation. Thank you. Morphology: This is a slow-growing evergreen conifer which grows to 5â in height and 3â across. yes! Can I use the needles as mulch under other plants? Japanese black pine at Manyo botanical garden Ichikawa, Chiba, Ichikawa, Japan. Prune off everything you missed in rounds 1 and 2. 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. :). Mikawa has a deeply fissured bark which gives it an aged look earlier on than the others. Corticosa 'is very popular with bonsai experts, as it already attaches a cracked, old-looking bark as a young plant. Guess I'm kind of nervous since reports vary so widely about it's eventual size. The common Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) is a native tree of Japan, growing in coastal area of KyÅ«shÅ«, Shikoku and HonshÅ« provinces. One must note that in 1981, Dr. Sidney Waxman of University of Connecticut selected and named a Pinus resinosa under the name 'Thunderhead.' In evaluating how appropriate a conifer is for different parts of the world, it's important to look at climate. 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. GROWTH SHAPE: Broad Upright or Oval Genus: Pinus. If possible, winter protection from the effects of wind chill could greatly increase your odds of successfully maintaining this plant in your garden. I don't mind pruning it and thinking I'd like to style it a little. It definitely wants to be a 20-foot monster and it wants to get there fast. Can I keep mine small by pruning? The dwarf pines are some of the most attractive conifers available. It does fine. Attribution from: Aljos Farjon; 1984. What will year three have in store for me I wonder? Container and lot of pruning it is, haha. It is an upright pyramidal ⦠No worries. I the southeast they bundle it and sell it. I have a Thunderhead pine that I planted 2 years ago. Thanks! After ⦠GROWTH SHAPE: Broad Upright or Oval 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 ⦠We recommend full sun to partial shade with great drainage for this dwarf ⦠RECOMMENDED HARDINESS ZONES: One to consider using for its particular beauty is the Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii⦠More About Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki' Slow-growing dense narrow form; Dark green needles are shorter than most Japanese ⦠Hunt for back buds and shorten shoots to just above them. Description This Japanese Black Pine certainly stands out in the field of golden conifers. It also grows in South Korea. 5 (-10 to -20 F / -23.3 to -28.9 C), HORTICULTURAL STATUS: Established Thick, short lush emerald green needles on short branches. First round is in spring as candles are extending. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. water when it needs watering (when soil is dry 2 inches down). 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. Thanks for the reply, David. We may need to revise it's dwarf status. 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. 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. Any advice on how to minimize the risk of loss. 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. 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. 黑松 (hēisōng) in Chinese . 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). Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki' - Kotobuki Dwarf Japanese Black Pine. 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 stiff needles combined with even spacing make it particularly attractive. What size will it live with comfortably at maturity? 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. Keep in mind that this cultivar is an absolute beast and if you neglect it, it will explode with growth in a single season. Then when the needles have extended 3/16th of an inch from the fascicle, reduce the candle size to 2-3 whorls of needles. Distribution. Never fertilize landscape plants unless a soil tests indicates a deficiency. In only it's 2nd year in the ground mine pushed out a 15" leading candle! Thanks for your advice! I debulk mine by about 2-thirds every year to keep it in line. A Dwarf, narrow upright variety of Japanese Black Pine. Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' is a nice selection of Japanese black pine. Thanks CE! I'll tighten up the rest of the record tomorrow. And leave only a few years ago thinking i 'd like to move from embankment... 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