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Pinus thunbergii 'Bonshosho' (Japanese black pine 'Bonshosho')
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pinus thunbergii 'Bonshosho'
Other names
Japanese black pine 'Bonshosho', Pinus thunbergii 'Bonshoho'
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Bonshosho' _ 'Bonshosho' is a compact, rounded to spreading, slow-growing, coniferous, evergreen shrub with thick, paired, needle-like, mid- to dark green leaves. Upright, silvery new shoots in spring are followed by long, slender, brown cones.
Pinus thunbergii 'Bonshosho' is: Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Spreading
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Pine needle cast Pine needle cast
General care
Pruning
Little or no pruning required.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Pinus thunbergii 'Bonshosho' (Japanese black pine 'Bonshosho') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1.5m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates dappled afternoon shade, moderate drought, and salt spray. Reaches 3m tall in 10 years.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Pinus thunbergii 'Bonshosho'
Other names
Japanese black pine 'Bonshosho', Pinus thunbergii 'Bonshoho'
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Bonshosho' _ 'Bonshosho' is a compact, rounded to spreading, slow-growing, coniferous, evergreen shrub with thick, paired, needle-like, mid- to dark green leaves. Upright, silvery new shoots in spring are followed by long, slender, brown cones.
Native to
China, Japan, Korea
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Spreading
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Colour
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Little or no pruning required.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Pinus thunbergii 'Bonshosho' (Japanese black pine 'Bonshosho') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1.5m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates dappled afternoon shade, moderate drought, and salt spray. Reaches 3m tall in 10 years.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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