Japanese Black Pine (niwaki)
Pinus thunbergii
Japanese Black Pine (niwaki) is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering varies by climate.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 350 cm |
| Spread | 250 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 5b-9a, RHS H6 |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 350 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 250 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 5b to 9a and rated H6 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, evergreen plants.
Border Builder uses Japanese Black Pine (niwaki)'s height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Black mondo grassto edge in front
- False spiraeato edge in front
- Flowering Quinceto edge in front
- Heavenly Bambooto edge in front
- Hostato edge in front
- Hydrangea 'Endless Summer'to edge in front
Garden styles
Versatile across planting styles.