Japanese black pine has a striking, irregular form accented by its dark, lustrous green needles. This Asian native is very tolerant of salt spray and soil salt, but It may be difficult to find in nurseries.
- Family (English) Pine
- Family (botanic) Pinaceae
- Planting site Residential and parks
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Evergreen (foliage year-round)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Small tree (15-25 feet), Medium tree (25-40 feet), Large tree (more than 40 feet)
- Mature height 20-80 feet
- Mature width 20-35 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7, Zone 8
- Soil preference Moist, Sandy soil, well-drained soil
- Drought tolerance Moderately tolerant
- Other tolerances Alkaline soil, Dry sites, Road salt
- Season of interest early winter, midwinter, late winter, early spring, mid spring, late spring, early summer, midsummer, late summer, early fall, mid fall, late fall
- Flower color and fragrance Inconspicuous
- Shape or form Pyramidal
- Growth rate Moderate
- Transplants well Yes
- Planting considerations Marginally hardy, May be difficult to find in nurseries
- Has cultivars Yes
