Banshosho Dwarf Japanese Black Pine - 3 Gallon Pot
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Banshosho Dwarf Japanese Black Pine - 3 Gallon Pot
$98.99
Sale price
$98.99
Regular price
$104.00
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Description
Banshosho Dwarf Japanese Black Pine
Pinus thunbergii 'Banshosho'
Other Names: Banshoho Dwarf Japanese Black Pine
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b; 5a-10b in cool or mild summer climates Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Coniferous Evergreen Tree
Height at Maturity: 5-6', estimated
Width at Maturity: 5-6' estimated
Spacing: Best as a specimen or small spaced grouping at 7' apart
Growth Habit / Form: Irregular, Rounded - Can be trained to Pyramid
Growth Rate: Slow, 2-4"
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Foliage Color: Light Green to Medium Green
Fragrant Foliage: Yes
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Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun
Water Needs: Low when established
Soil Type: Clay (Amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sandy, Silty
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well-Drained; Drought-tolerant when established
Soil pH: 5.0 - 7.0 (Acid to Neutral)
Maintenance / Care: Very Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer - more info, Disease, Drought (high when established), Insect, Salt
Description
Pinus thunbergii 'Banshosho' is a slow-growing, compact, dwarf selection of Japanese Black Pine with a dense, naturally globular, mounding shape that might reach 5 to 6 feet tall and wide after many years. If desired, it can also be pruned to a more pyramidal form. It has short branches with bottlebrush-like clusters of lighter green new needles that age to a darker green. It produces numerous buds and showy, thick candles in spring. Banshosho is very easy to grow in a sunny position with well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant when established. It is a fantastic specimen for small garden spaces and containers, and is an excellent candidate for bonsai and unique topiary forms.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Banshoso Japanese Black Pine is ideal as a specimen in smaller garden spaces and containers. It is a perfect selection for bonsai. Selective removal of branches can be performed to create engaging and unique pom-pom topiary and other irregular shapes. It can also be pruned to form more of a pyramid. It looks right at home in Asian-themed gardens and is a fine addition to rock gardens, conifer gardens, and xeric gardens (low water needs).
Suggested Spacing: 6 feet apart for spaced groupings
Growing Preferences
Although drought-tolerant once established, the Banshosho Japanese Black Pine grows best in moist, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun, but will tolerate some light afternoon shade. Constantly soggy soil can cause problems with the roots. It does not require pruning; however, it responds well to it for shaping purposes and bonsai.
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