Conifer Database - Banshosho

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Pinus thunbergii ‘Banshosho’

[Greer Gardens] Very unique, this form is of Japanese origin. Compact and dense, branches are upright with thin needles and a bottle-brush appearance to the branches.
[World Checklist of Conifers]
A dense, globose plant with dark green foliage and multiple buds. Foliage much lighter when grafted on P. sylvestris.
In early summer new growth resembles pipes in appearance.
Often used for bonsai.




Pinus thunbergii

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Dark Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Globe or Globose
GROWTH SIZE:Dwarf: 1 to 6 inches (2.5 – 15 cm) per year / 1 to 5 feet (0.3 – 1.5 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Unknown


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