三潴の黒松を世界へ

"MIZUMA'S BLACK PINE TO THE WORLD."

——— The Craftsmen Pursuing the Beauty of Black Pine

Since 1934
Beautiful black pine
Black pine craftsman

Ohtsu Shorakuen was founded in the 1930's and grows and sells Mizuma black pine trees in the Mizuma district of Kurume city.

Kurume city is one of Japan's three major tree-growing areas, and Mizuma black pine trees, which have a history of over 100 years in this area, are highly regarded worldwide for their beauty and quality.

——— Consultation Cases

Pine pruning consultation

“I don't know how to care for my pine tree.”…

Black pine management consultation

“What should I do with the black pine I inherited from my parents?”…

Black pine preservation consultation

How to pass on the Kuromatsu trees that have impacted our lives to the next generation…

Overseas garden consultation

“I need help with maintenance of my garden overseas.”…

——— Mizuma's Black Pine

Mizuma Kuromatsu is a type of black pine grown in the Mizuma area of ​​Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and is known as a high-quality pine suitable for Japanese gardens and bonsai. This area is blessed with a rich natural environment and climate conditions suitable to black pine, making it an ideal location for cultivating Mizuma Kuromatsu.

Cultivation of black pine in the Mizuma area is said to have begun in the early 1900s, and it was highly praised for its beautiful tree shape and durability, especially thanks to the efficiency of simultaneous production. The black pine in this area in particular has been loved as a "stately pine" along with its high level of pruning and cultivation.

——— Overseas Export Overview

Ohtsu Shorakuen is based in Fukuoka and exports high-quality plants throughout Japan, as well as to Vietnam, Thailand, Europe, and other countries.

To export overseas, products must meet each country's strict inspection and quarantine requirements, but we use our extensive experience and expertise to deliver them safely and reliably.

——— How to Grow Black Pine

Kuromatsu (Japanese black pine) is a tree that is widely loved in Japanese gardens along with bonsai. This page provides easy-to-understand explanations on everything from basic knowledge to specific care methods required to grow a healthy and beautiful black pine. Please use this as a reference if you are thinking of growing a black pine or if you want to keep your existing black pine healthy.

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