{"product_id":"topiary-pinus-thunbergii","title":"TOPIARY \/ Pinus thunbergii","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary Japanese Black Pine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePinus thunbergii\u003c\/em\u003e (Topiary)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Korea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen conifer (trained topiary)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japanese black pine that has been trained and clipped by the grower into a topiary specimen, giving you years of shaping already done. Dark-green paired needles, white spring candles and a naturally rugged character make it a living sculpture for Japanese-style gardens, courtyards and statement pots. It is also one of the toughest pines for coastal SA, handling salt wind, heat and poor sandy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kept to about 1–2.5 m H × 0.8–1.5 m W as a maintained topiary (an unpruned tree grows far larger)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; candle pruning each spring holds the shape and keeps growth compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stiff, paired dark-green needles 8–12 cm long; white terminal buds (candles); evergreen year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inconspicuous spring cones; not grown for flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sculptural form all year; silvery-white candles in late winter and spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shelter for small birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outstanding salt and wind tolerance; drought-tolerant once established; frost hardy; heat-tolerant; thrives in sandy, poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feature specimen: allow 1.5–2 m; large pots: one per 50–60 cm container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needles and resin are mildly irritating if chewed; generally safe in a garden setting with normal pet behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; does not tolerate shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, gravelly or well-drained loam; use a free-draining mix in pots; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer (more often in pots); rarely in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch or shorten the spring candles to keep the shape tight; thin old needles in autumn to let light into the pads; light slow-release feed in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50+ years; a long-lived specimen that gains character with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to all SA regions, including frontline coastal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral; tolerates mildly alkaline coastal soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrepiece of a Japanese or zen garden with gravel, rocks and moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement specimen in a large glazed or concrete pot at an entry or courtyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculptural focal point in coastal gardens where softer topiary struggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe years of training are already done. You get the drama of a shaped Japanese black pine straight away, and a plant tough enough to keep it looking good in Adelaide heat and coastal wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"400mm Pot","offer_id":68043810799868,"sku":"TOPI-PINU-THUN-400MMPOT","price":405.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm Pot","offer_id":68043810832636,"sku":"TOPI-PINU-THUN-500MMPOT","price":803.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/topiary-pinus-thunbergii-japanese-black-pine-400mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1793343299","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/topiary-pinus-thunbergii","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}