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Japanese black pine

Pinus thunbergii

The Japanese black pine is a strong tree with long, slender needles. It grows tall and is often found near the coast, making it a beautiful sight against the blue sky and ocean.

Lebensraum: Coastal areas

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The Japanese black pine has long, stiff, dark green needles in pairs and striking rough, dark gray to black bark that is deeply furrowed, making it stand out from lighter-barked pines. Its branches often twist dramatically.

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Japanese black pine

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

Bonsai artists love Japanese black pines because their strong branches can be shaped into amazing mini trees!

Its name, 'black pine,' comes from its dark bark, which looks almost burnt on older trees!

This pine's super-strong wood was once used to build ships and traditional Japanese houses!

You can tell its age by counting the rings on its trunk, just like a secret tree calendar!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Salt Spray Shield

Japanese black pine has thick, leathery needles and tough bark that allow it to grow right by the salty ocean, enduring sea spray.

Fähigkeit

Wind Warrior

Japanese black pine can develop a strong, twisting trunk and deep root system to anchor itself firmly against powerful coastal winds.

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Hardy Pioneer

Japanese black pine can thrive in poor, sandy soils where many other trees struggle, making it an excellent colonizer of barren land.

Maße und Details

Höhe
20-30 m
Canopy Spread
10-20 m
Essbar
Nein
Trunk Diameter
50-150 cm
Lebenserwartung
150-300 Jahre
Fruit Type
Cone
Growth Rate
Mittel
Leaf Type
Evergreen

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

symbiotic with

Slippery Jack Mushroom

Suillus granulatus

Its roots help this mushroom grow, and the mushroom aids the pine.

eats

Japanese Pine Weevil

Hylobius perfidus

Larvae and adults feed on the bark, sometimes damaging young trees.

shelters

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

Small birds often build nests and find refuge in its dense evergreen needles.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

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Be careful not to climb too high in trees, and always ask an adult for help.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von Japanese black pine?

20-30 m

Was ist der/die/das canopy Spread von Japanese black pine?

10-20 m

Was ist der/die/das essbar von Japanese black pine?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das trunk Diameter von Japanese black pine?

50-150 cm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Japanese black pine?

150-300 Jahre

Wo findet man Japanese black pine normalerweise?

Coastal areas

Was ist der/die/das fruit Type von Japanese black pine?

Cone

Was ist der/die/das growth Rate von Japanese black pine?

Mittel

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