Thunderhead Japanese black pine
Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Irregular
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Thunderhead' Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead') 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. It grows at a moderate rate into an irregular shape. The evergreen needles keep color all year, and birds visit the tree. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Little bluestem, Mexican hat, and Feather reed grass.