Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine
Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'
Pronunciation: PY-nus thun-BER-jee-eye
SKU #04683
| 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 |
| 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: 7
Good to grow!
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Carolina Ace Hardware 911 Greenville Highway
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792 -
Lowe's 1415 7th Ave. East
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792 -
Lowe's 119 Ecusta Road
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
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