Pinus thunbergii (Japanese black pine)

Propagation

Seed

• Soak in warm water for 1 day
• Store 1 week at 5C
• Sow in Spring

Links

• https://bonsaimirai.com/species/japanese-black-pine-bonsai
• https://bonsaitonight.com/2016/08/17/grow-japanese-black-pine-seed/
• https://bonsaitonight.com/2016/07/22/decandling-black-pine-bonsai-overview/
  • Cool climates (Seattle, Pacifica) – decandle late May
• https://bonsaitonight.com/2019/05/07/teach-yourself-bonsai-2-how-to-create-a-bonsai-calendar-japanese-black-pine/
• https://bonsaitonight.com/2022/06/10/bonsai-development-series-26-focusing-growth-in-a-single-sacrifice-branch/
• https://phutu.com/black-pine-creation/
• http://www.bssf.org/articles-and-stories/care-of-japanese-black-pine-stages-of-development/
• https://youtu.be/7YhvVDB_b_0 by Jonas Dupuich
• https://youtu.be/f0fe6v7X0MQ by Harry Harrington