Japanese Black Pine A beautiful pine tree native to Japan that has been spreading across the world for hundreds of years, due to its popularity with Bonsai workers. It can be trained to whichever shape you please. Grows up into a beautiful graceful tree, highly prized in Japan for its timber. Site: Tolerates some exposureSoil: Well drained, prefers acid but lime is good tooPosition: Full sun, dappled shadeSeason of Interest: Evergreen, attractive shapeHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 50-60ft (15-18m) Spread: 20-30ft (6-9m) in 20+ years