{"product_id":"japanese-black-pine-in-6-pot-pre-bonsai","title":"Japanese Black Pine in 6\" Pot - Pre Bonsai","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Black Pine (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinus thunbergii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a classic bonsai species prized for its rugged appearance, strong growth, distinctive dark green needles, and ability to develop impressive bark and trunk character with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to coastal areas of Japan and East Asia, Japanese Black Pine has been cultivated as bonsai for generations and remains one of the most recognizable species in traditional Japanese bonsai. Its naturally strong growth and flexible young branches make it well suited for wiring, shaping, pruning, and long-term bonsai development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone similar plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shown in the photos. Every plant is unique and will vary slightly in trunk shape, branching, height, and overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a nursery-grown pre-bonsai and has not been fully styled. Wiring, trunk movement, and branching will vary from plant to plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a heat pack at checkout if temperatures in your area fall below 40°F (4°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePLANT CARE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e☀️ Lighting ☀️\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Black Pine is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutdoor bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and performs best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide several hours of direct sunlight each day. Strong sunlight helps encourage compact growth, healthy needles, and strong branching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot be grown permanently indoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Indoor display should only be temporary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Watering 💧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly when the upper layer of the soil begins to dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Black Pine prefers evenly managed moisture but does not like soil that remains constantly saturated. Good drainage and airflow around the roots are especially important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring hot summer weather, check the soil frequently because bonsai and nursery containers can dry quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌥️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWeather☀️\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Black Pine is a temperate outdoor tree and benefits from experiencing the natural seasonal cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is considerably more cold tolerant than tropical bonsai species, but trees growing in small containers should still be protected from severe freezes and extreme temperature swings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid keeping the tree inside a heated home during winter, as it requires its normal seasonal dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elemental Bonsai Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Just the Plant","offer_id":67605198536985,"sku":"EBN-215-JA-ELE-JU","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/8660\/8665\/files\/japanese-black-pine-6_-pre-bonsai.png?v=1790873145","url":"https:\/\/www.elementalnursery.com\/products\/japanese-black-pine-in-6-pot-pre-bonsai","provider":"Elemental Bonsai Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}