Japanese Black Pine
- Scientific Name
- Pinus thunbergii
Like a giant bonsai, this Japanese black pine’s trunk curls and twists.
Come celebrate Japanese culture amongst the Arboretum's beautiful cherry blossoms with taiko drumming, traditional Japanese dance, Japanese games and calligraphy, family activities, and the inside scoop on the Arboretum's own cherry collection. The event begins at 2:00pm, with performances at 3:00pm.
Demos un paseo con Iñaki Hormaza, profesor visitante del Arboretum.
Walk with Landscape Architect Rosetta S. Elkin and Arboretum Archivist Lisa E. Pearson.
Walk with Landscape Architect Rosetta S. Elkin and Arboretum Archivist Lisa E. Pearson.
Take a virtual walk with Michael Dosmann, the Keeper of the Arboretum’s living collections. Take this tour online or use the page for self-guided exploration while visiting the Arboretum in person.
Like a giant bonsai, this Japanese black pine’s trunk curls and twists.
In 2003, a researcher collected a sample from this hemlock. Genetic analysis revealed something unusual. This tree proved to be a new species, previously unknown to science.