Pinus thunbergii ‘Banshosho’, (Banshosho Japanese Black Pine)

Banshosho Japanese Black Pine is a slow-growing dwarf cultivar with a flattened top and a broad shrubby habit. Annual growth is 2-4”. Features include light green needles, abundant buds and numerous showy upright spring candles. Ideal for use in bonsai, rock gardens, or small landscapes. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought-tolerant once established. It typically grows to only 3’ tall and to 5’ wide over the first 10 years. Deer resistant.

• Size (10yr): 2–4 ft tall, 3–4 ft wide
• Form: Dense, irregular habit
• Zone: 5–8
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to moderate, prefers well-drained soils
• Bloom: Cones in late spring to summer
• Dormancy: Evergreen