35+ Year Old Japanese Black Pine – Broad Base Strength, Gerald Rainville Grown
This Japanese Black Pine has presence from the ground up.
Grown from seed for over 35 years by master grower Gerald Rainville, this tree features a wide, powerful nebari (root flare) that anchors the trunk with stability and age. Its bark shows decades of maturity, while compact foliage pads provide excellent structure for refinement or continued development.
Already placed in a classic unglazed bonsai container, this tree is ready for its next stage with a collector who values both strength and balance.
We acquired every mature Shohin-Size JBP from Gerald’s collection during our last trip north. Once these are gone, there will be no more.
This tree is a living reminder that great bonsai start from the base—and this one’s foundation is rock solid.
At a Glance
- Species: Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii)
- Height: 12" from table to apex
- Spread: 13"
- Pot: 11.5" Unglazed bonsai container
- Stylist: Pete Olson (August 2025)
- Age: Mature specimen (35+ years old)
- Availability: One-of-a-kind – once sold, it’s gone
- Ships from: Our Massachusetts nursery
- Images taken on: September 16, 2025
Why This Bonsai
The wide nebari, rugged bark, and compact foliage make this pine a standout collector’s piece. It’s an opportunity to own a seed-grown tree that carries decades of age and refinement—rarely available at this level.
Please Note
- All trees are sold as-is
- All sales are final – no refunds, returns, or exchanges
- Once the tree leaves our nursery, care is your responsibility
- Have questions? Reach out—we’re happy to help.
About Gerald Rainville
Gerald Rainville has been cultivating Japanese Black Pines from seed since 1988. His trees are respected for their strong foundations, patient development, and artistry influenced by time studying bonsai in Japan. Rarely available for purchase, Gerald’s JBPs are collector’s trees that represent decades of dedication.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
