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Pinus nigra Bonsai

Pinus nigra subsp. nigra

45L pot • Bonsai form • Supplied approximately 180cm tall

Plant Highlights: Sculptural bonsai-trained form • Dense evergreen needles • Year-round architectural interest • Mature specimen with distinctive character • Ideal as a focal point

Overview

Pinus nigra, commonly known as the Austrian Pine, is a robust evergreen conifer admired for its long, dark green needles and rugged character. Expertly trained into a bonsai form, this mature specimen combines the strength of a full-sized tree with the artistic appeal of cloud-pruned branching, creating an impressive architectural feature for the garden.

Supplied at approximately 180cm tall in a 45L pot, this specimen provides instant impact in contemporary landscapes, Japanese-inspired gardens and courtyard settings. Its evergreen foliage delivers reliable colour and structure throughout the year, while the sculptural framework becomes increasingly characterful with age.

Why We Love It

• Expertly trained bonsai form creates an exceptional focal point.
• Rich dark green evergreen needles provide year-round interest.
• Mature specimen with strong architectural presence.
• Slow-growing and long-lived.
• Ideal for Japanese-style and contemporary garden designs.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in full sun for the healthiest growth and best needle colour. It is well suited to both sheltered and exposed sites.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish the root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods, particularly if kept in a container.

Soil

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Good drainage is essential, especially during winter, as prolonged waterlogging can affect root health.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Fully hardy throughout Ireland and well adapted to cold winters and exposed conditions.

Routine Care

Maintain the bonsai form with careful annual pruning. Remove dead or damaged branches as required, and lightly shorten new spring shoots where necessary to preserve the sculptural outline. Avoid cutting back into old wood unless undertaking specialist bonsai maintenance.

Perfect For

• Japanese-inspired gardens.
• Contemporary landscapes.
• Courtyard gardens.
• Architectural planting.
• Statement specimen planting.
• Large decorative containers.

Good to Know

The supplied height of approximately 180cm refers to the overall height at the time of sale. This is a professionally trained bonsai specimen, and regular, careful maintenance will preserve its distinctive sculptural character for many years.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Pinus nigra subsp. nigra
• Trained in a bonsai form.
• Supplied in a 45L nursery pot.
• Supplied approximately 180cm tall.