Monina Japanese black pine
Pinus thunbergii 'Monina'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size20 to 60 feet tall15 to 35 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Irregular
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Monina' Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii 'Monina') is a tree for specimen planting, accent, privacy screen, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer tend to browse other plants first. It has an irregular shape and grows at a moderate rate. It stays evergreen, tolerates drought and salt, and attracts birds.
Pairs well with Creeping phlox, Feather reed grass, and Red twig dogwood.