 Japanese
Black PIne
Pinus thunbergii--Japanese Black Pine
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Height: 30 ft
Spread: 20 ft
Form: irregular
Type: narrow-leaved evergreen tree
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Comments: Japanese Black Pine is an excellent, small, irregularly shaped, pine. The plant tolerates dry soil and salt. The dark green, twisted needles are 5 to 7 inches long.
Cultivars:
'Angelica's Thunderhead' - The buds appear as white "candles" on the tips of the branches.
'Oculis Draconis' - Needles variegated with yellow. 
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