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Pinus thunbergii 'Banshosho'

Pinus thunbergii commonly known as Japanese black pine. ‘Banshosho’ is a slow-growing dwarf cultivar with a flattened top and a broad shrubby habit. It typically grows to only 3’ tall and to 5’ wide over the first 10 years. Annual growth is 2-4”. Key features include light green needles, abundant buds and numerous showy upright spring candles. ‘Banshosho’ is synonymous with and sometimes sold as ‘Banshoho’.