Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Japanese black pine 'Kotobuki' (Pinus thunbergii) is a shrub that grows in a columnar shape and usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and a width of around 50 cm. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus thunbergiana.

leaves
The Japanese black pine 'Kotobuki' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese black pine 'Kotobuki' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese black pine 'Kotobuki' is columnar in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Solitary, group planting, heather garden