Japanese Black Pine Live Seedlings, Pinus thunbergii, 5–12 Inch Pine Trees, Bonsai Starter Plant, Evergreen Accent or Shade Tree

Add the timeless beauty of an evergreen conifer to your garden or bonsai collection with Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii). Known for its dark green needles and naturally irregular pyramidal shape, this versatile pine is a favorite for bonsai enthusiasts and landscape gardeners alike.

This listing is for young Japanese Black Pine seedlings approximately 5–12 inches tall. Grow them as future bonsai specimens, container trees, landscape accents, or shade trees.

Plant Details

• Common name: Japanese Black Pine

• Botanical name: Pinus thunbergii

• Plant type: Evergreen conifer

• Shipping height: Approximately 5–12 inches

• Foliage: Dark green needles

• Growth habit: Irregular pyramidal shape

• USDA hardiness zones: 6–8

• Mature height: Approximately 25–40 feet

• Mature spread: Approximately 25–35 feet

Great for Bonsai and Landscaping

Japanese Black Pine offers several growing possibilities:

• Bonsai: A popular pine for bonsai enthusiasts and long-term training projects.

• Container growing: An attractive evergreen for suitable outdoor containers.

• Accent tree: Adds year-round color and structure to a garden.

• Shade tree: Can develop into a substantial landscape tree with room to grow.

Growing Information

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun.

• Soil: Grows best in well-draining soil.

• Watering: Water appropriately while young and establishing. Established trees are drought-tolerant.

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–8.

Choose a planting location with enough room for the tree's mature size if growing it in the landscape. Container and bonsai growing require appropriate long-term care and maintenance.

Shipping Information

• Plant size: Approximately 5–12 inches tall

• Shipping method: USPS Priority Mail

• Shipping preparation: Carefully inspected before shipment

• Processing: We try to ship within one business day of receiving your order.

Please order only when you are ready to plant. This helps ensure your seedlings can be unpacked and cared for promptly after delivery.

Shipping Restrictions and Weather Holds

• We cannot ship to Massachusetts or Hawaii.

• Free shipping is included to most locations.

• Additional freight charges may apply for Alaska, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and remote locations.

• If temperatures are warmer than 89°F or colder than 20°F, orders will be held until conditions improve.

Plant Quality

All plants are inspected for quality before shipment. Although shipping damage is uncommon, please contact us promptly if your plant arrives damaged. Take photographs of the package and plant so we can assist you.

Please note: The 5–12-inch measurement describes the young seedling being shipped, not its mature landscape height. Individual plants may vary naturally in shape and appearance.