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    • Photo of Pinus thunbergii 'Torafu' form by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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    Pinus thunbergii 'Torafu'

    Also Known As

    • Pinus thunbergii 'Torabu Matsu'
    • Pinus thunbergii 'Torafu Matsu'
    • Pinus thunbergii 'Torafu-matsu'
    • Torabu Matsu Japanese Black Pine
    • Torafu-matsu Japanese Black Pine

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 7'-50'
    • W: 3'-25'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Pinus thunbergii 'Torafu' plant details

    Pinus thunbergii 'Torafu' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with chartreuse and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus thunbergii 'Torafu'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 25 FT - wide, 7 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Uses: bonsai, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus thunbergii 'Torafu'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An upright open conifer to 50' with a loosely pyramidal form. The deep-green needles have bright speckles of gold, especially at needle tips, which make this elegant tree look as if it is sparkling! Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Bundles of dark green needles are attractively arranged around slivery white buds. Rounded growth habit.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pinus thunbergii 'Torafu' plant

    How to Grow Pinus thunbergii 'Torafu'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph'

    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

    aka Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii Select', Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii', Bergman Japanese White Pine, Bergman's Japanese White Pine, Bergmanii Select Japanese White Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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