Japanese Black Pine
Pinus thunbergii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Genus:
- Pinus
- Species:
- Pinus thunbergii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Native Range
United States: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Virginia
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
European pine shoot moth (Rhyacionia buoliana), Nantucket pine tip moth (Rhyacionia frustrana), Pandora moth (Coloradia pandora), pitch pine tip moth (Rhyacionia rigidana), Velda pinemoth (Coloradia velda)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal areas, tolerates salt spray