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Pinus thunbergii Thunderhead

Thunderhead Black Pine

A dwarf form that is vigorous and compact boasting perfectly arranged dark green needles. Brilliant white candles contrast with the mature needles, especially in the winter. It develops into an upright evergreen that is tolerant of salt.

  • »  Classified as a dwarf this pine is upright and rounded with irregular ascending branches
  • »  Long deep green needles grow densely along the branches
  • »  Branch tips display showy white buds

3gal
$255.00
7gal
$444.00
B&B in Container
$525.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:175-300 cm
  • Spread:200-300 cm
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Growth Rate
Medium
Attributes
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Salt Tolerant
Habit
Compact
Dwarf
Pyramidal
Rounded
Upright
Foliage Color
Green (dark)
Landscape uses
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

This hardy pine adds a key visual focal point to any landscape setting that requires an informally shaped plant. A uniquely structured specimen resembling the shape of a thunderhead cloud.

To improve looks and airflow, these plants would benefit from periodic 'combing' (use your fingers) to remove dead material.