Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine
Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'
Description | A shrubby, compact form of the Japanese Black Pine. Its irregular growth habit adds character to the landscape. Silvery white candles in spring and rich, dark green densely packed needles provide year-round beauty. An ideal focal point for the Asian garden, whether sculpted into an artistic shape or left in its natural form. Evergreen. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Compact Form |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Suitable for Topiary |
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Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Barberry (Berberis); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dogwood (Cornus); Weigela (Weigela) |
Care | Provide well-drained, acidic soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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Country Gardens & Nursery 1401 Us Highway 189
Heber City, Utah 84032 -
Sun River Gardens, Inc. 1248 N. State St.
Orem, Utah 84057 -
Cook's Farm & Greenhouse 1645 West 1600 North
Orem, Utah 84057
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.