What is Japanese pine?

Japanese pine is some of the several varieties native in Japan. Some species are also found in South Korea, Northern China and Southeast Russia. Black, red and white Japanese pine are three primary types of Japanese pine, which are valued for their attractive evergreen leaves and shape. These trees are primarily used for decoration and many of them are popular for the art of bonsai or aesthetic miniaturization of trees in containers. It is a popular horticultural tree because of its natural resistance to pollutants. In Japan, it is often used as a garden tree and is one of the most commonly used trees for bonsai around the world, and properly trains a lot of care and many years.

Japanese black pine can grow up to 40 meters (131 feet) within its native range, but rarely rarely reaches this height outside its natural habitat. Its strong bark, as aging, is almost black, starts like a light gray color when the tree is young. The needles of the tree growIn pairs of two, with a white colored cloak at the base of growth. In appearance, the tree was described as elegant, interesting, strong and stoic.

Japanese red pine grows in Japan, China, Korea and in extreme southeast Russia. It is a popular ornamental tree in Japanese gardens and is also grown for its wood. There are many cultivars of Japanese red pine, including "Pendula", which is awarded for its interesting twisted shape.

In appearance, the Japanese red pine is similar to the scots pine, only without a bluish shade typical of Scottish pine. It can grow up to 30 meters (98 feet) in height and changes yellowish green in the winter months. Needs are also produced in pairs of two and can reach a length of up to 12 centimeters (4.7 inches).

Japanese white pine, perhaps the least known of these three, is also referred to as the Japanese five needle. Unlike other J typesThe Apon Borovice is in subtle white pine and is used as a horticultural tree in many countries around the world. The tree can grow up to 82 feet (25 m) high and usually reaches the width of straight height, leading to an attractive conical shape. It produces shorter needles than other types of Japanese pines and reaches only 2 inches (5 cm). This makes the ideal candidate for Bonsai.