Native: Coastal Japan and South Korea.
Tree Characteristics
- Shape: Conical
- Foliage: Evergreen, Needle, Dark Green
- Height: 25 - 30 feet.
- Width: 20 - 35 feet.
- Flowers: Inconspicuous.
- Fruit: Brown Cone, Large (1.50 - 3.00 inches), fruiting in Winter.
- Bark: Black, Dark Gray, Light Gray or Light Green, Fissured.
- Shading Capacity: Dense in Leaf.
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit.
Tree Site Conditions & Constraints
- Zone: Sunset 3 - 12 and 14 – 21, USDA Hardiness 5 - 9.
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Pests & Disease Information
- Resistant: Texas Root Rot and Verticillium.
- Susceptible: Aphids.
Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns
- Branch Strength: Medium Strong.
- Root Damage Potential: Moderate.
- Health Hazard: Allergy
- Biogenic Emissions: Moderate.
- Attracts: Birds and Squirrels.
Source:
SelecTree. "Pinus thunbergii Tree Record." 1995-2018. Mar 1, 2018. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/pinus-thunbergii >
Updated: June 20, 2023