Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

Unusual evergreen

Botanical Name- Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

Pronunciation- PY-nus thoon-BER-jee-eye

Foliage- Evergreen

Mature Width- 12 ft

Mature Height- 12 ft

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, fertile soil, but tolerant of dry sites

Current Size- #6

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Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects

Plant Habit- Tree

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C7

Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter; water regularly when young and mulch.

Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead or damaged branches.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a conifer fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Alleviate clay compaction around the root zone for best results.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone

Possible Issues- Pine sawfly, needle blight, bark beetles