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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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Indiana on or around March 20th, 2024, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
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Lowe's 110 County Road 6 W
Elkhart, Indiana 46514 -
Lowe's 2219 Rieth Blvd.
Goshen, Indiana 46526 -
Lowe's 4660 Grape Road
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545-0900
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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.