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    Buy Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki'

    Also Known As

    • Pinus thunbergii 'Koto Buki'
    • Dwarf Fastigiate Japanese Black Pine
    • Koto Buki Dwarf Black Pine
    • Kotobuki Japanese Black Pine

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki' plant details

    Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Uses: bonsai, container plant, dwarf, fragrant, peeling bark, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: clay, gritty and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dwarf narrow pyramid with short green needles. The stiff needles combined with even spacing make it particularly attractive.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    White winter buds, tiny dark-green needles and dwarf stature make this Japanese variety special. Slow-growing, this little pine has a narrow, pyramidal habit; after 30 years it may be 15' tall and 4' wide. This tree is a fine addition for any conifer/rock garden, small yard or bonsai collection. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    A Japanese black pine with very dark, green needles and short, irregular upright branching. With an annual growth rate of 4-6 inches will be about 4-5 feet in 10 years. The light cream-colored candles provide a nice contrast to the foliage.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Dwarf form of the Japanese Black Pine with an upright habit and short deep green needles. Attractive foliage from which ornamental, long, white candles emerge in the spring. Growth Rate slow

    By: Garden World

    Bushy upright shape, good in containers or rock gardens, White winter buds, Hardy to zone 5

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki' plant

    How to Grow Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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