Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' - 20-25 CM C3

Description
The Japanese black pine 'Thunderhead' (Pinus thunbergii) is a woody plant that grows irregularly and usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and a width of around 1.5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerated by frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus thunbergiana.

leaves
The Japanese black pine 'Thunderhead' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green.

Spread
Japan.

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

Growth
Japanese black pine 'Thunderhead' is irregular 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