Japanese Black Pine Penjing
Image: Wars (CC BY 3.0)
NameJapanese Black Pine Penjing
Species NamePinus thunbergii
Common NameJapanese Black Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)45
Container Typerock planting
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurescurved trunk, textured bark, good taper
Foliage Typeneedles
Height (cm)130
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesIntegrated into a larger landscape display on an island within a Japanese garden.
Description
This mature Japanese Black Pine is presented as a penjing, integrated into a rocky landscape within the RO HO EN Japanese Garden. Its well-developed trunk and branch structure create a serene, naturalistic scene, showcasing significant age and careful cultivation.
