Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii)

Pronunciation:	PI-nuss
Alternative botanical names:	Pinus thunbergiana
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Family:	Pinaceae
Native to:	Japan
USDA zones:	5-10
Sunset zones:	all zones
Hardy to:
Exposure:	full sun
Water:	moderate
Height x width:	20' x 10' in southern California, much larger in Japan
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Additional comments:	Black pines make excellent container plants. This speciman has been trained as a bonsai.. It requires semi-annual trimming to retain and develop this shape.