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Japanese Black Pine – Not Just for Bonsai! Discover Its Charm as a Garden Tree 🌲✨

When people hear “Japanese black pine,” many immediately think of bonsai. But in fact, black pine also has a powerful charm when grown as a garden tree!

🌱 The Difference Between Garden Trees and Bonsai

• Garden black pine: Planted directly in the ground, it grows tall and majestic—sometimes several meters high—becoming a striking centerpiece of a Japanese garden.

• Bonsai black pine: Grown in a pot, carefully pruned and shaped with wire, it condenses the beauty of nature into a small, artistic form.

✨ Different Ways to Enjoy

• As a garden tree, you can appreciate its seasonal changes and the dignity it gains with age.

• As a bonsai, you enjoy the artistry of shaping and maintaining a miniature natural landscape.

At Otsu Shorakuen, we proudly cultivate “Mizuma no Kuromatsu” along with red pines, five-needle pines, and other trees that bring beauty to Japanese gardens.
You are welcome to visit our fields and find your ideal tree with us. 🌿

With our deep knowledge and warm support, we are committed to providing you with the very best trees.

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