The bright white new growth contrasts with the thick, glossy dark green needles. An irregular, spreading form. Grows about 12″ per year. For the collector. Botanical Name- Pinus thunbergii ‘Thunderhead’ Pronunciation- PY-nus thoon-BER-jee-eye Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 12 ft Mature Height- 12 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, fertile soil, but tolerant of dry sites Current Size- SPEC Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Japanese Maple ‘Kurenai jishi’ – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C10-11 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter; water regularly when young and mulch. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead or damaged branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a conifer fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Alleviate clay compaction around the root zone for best results. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Pine sawfly, needle blight, bark beetles
