Pinus thunbergii 'Shirome Janome' Japanese Gardens

Pinus thunbergii 'Shirome Janome' Japanese GardensLoosely translated from Japanese, the name of this dwarf conifer means "cold white eyes of the snake". It is an upright pyramidal selection of Japanese black pine that is striking and very beautiful. The yellow banding of the needles makes this plant glow in the garden. One can expect it to measure 8 10 ft in height and 7 ft wide in 10 years and is hardy to zone 6. Interesting to note, this cultivar originated long ago in Japan, but wasn't introduced

Easy to grow and deer resistant

then goes to a blue-green by mid summer

Other uses include container plant

000 ft on rocky slopes in full sun

this selection grows very tight and fastigiate

the green in the center deepens

Because it stays low and compact it is useful for foundation plantings

being thin and long

or other "asian" style landscaping

This new hybrid from Singing Tree Gardens is a cross between Noyo Brave and Rubicon

Blooms later in the season making it a great choice for extending color into early summer

We love the tightly packed blue juvenile foliage