Japanese Black Pine - Kotobuki #01

 Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki' (Kotobuki Black Pine)
Common Name: Kotobuki Japanese Black Pine

Botanical Name: Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki'

Name Meaning: Kotobuki = “long life” or “congratulations”

Family: Pinaceae

Origin: Japan (cultivar)

✨ Key Features

Foliage:

Dark green, stiff needles in bundles of two

Needles are shorter and denser than the species — giving it a tighter, more refined look

More compact and upright than regular Japanese Black Pine

Growth Habit:

Has a clean, architectural look when lightly pruned

🌞 Growing Requirements

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-draining soil is critical; tolerates sandy or poor soils

Water: Low to moderate once established

✂️ Care Tips

Candle pruning in spring to control growth and density

Needle thinning in autumn helps keep inner branches healthy and improves light/air

Minimal fertilizer.

45cm from the bottom of the pot