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  9. Japanese Black Pine

species 3,877 observations

Japanese Black Pine

Pinus thunbergii

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

5 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Pitch Pine Tip Moth, Nantucket Pine Tip Moth 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Pine Spittlebug 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red Admiral, Gulf Fritillary 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Dry Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Salt
Habit
Irregular Pyramidal Spreading
Plant type
Perennial Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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