Pine Japanese Black Size:15 Gallon develops prominent horizontal lenticels and

develops prominent horizontal lenticels and a rougher

Late Summer Pruning: Only if the tree is becoming too dense

the purple leaves will fade to a dull green

periodic pruning is essential for safety

reduced once established

Pine Japanese Black Size:15 Gallon develops prominent horizontal lenticels andDescription: The Japanese Black Pine is a slow growing, long lived tree with a distinctive, irregularly shaped crown. Its dark green needles are borne in clusters of two and are typically stiff and twisted, creating a unique texture. The bark of mature trees is dark gray to black and becomes deeply furrowed with age, adding to the tree's rugged aesthetic. In late spring to early summer, female trees produce small, ovoid cones that may persist on the