35+ Year Old Japanese Black Pine – Classic Movement, Gerald Rainville Grown
This isn’t just another Japanese Black Pine—it’s a tree with history and presence.
Seed-grown and developed for over 35 years by the renowned Gerald Rainville, this bonsai embodies the essence of JBP: rugged bark, strong taper, and an unmistakable sense of movement in the trunk. Its branch structure is already well established, giving you a powerful foundation for further refinement and styling.
We purchased every last one of Gerald’s mature Shohin-Size JBPs on our most recent trip north. Once these sell, that’s the end of this chapter—no more will be available.
Japanese Black Pines are treasured for their resilience, dramatic bark texture, and role as one of the cornerstone species of bonsai. Finding one with this much age and character is rare. Finding one grown entirely from seed, and carrying Gerald’s name, is rarer still.
If you’ve been searching for a collector’s tree with both pedigree and potential, this may be the one.
At a Glance
- Species: Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii)
- Height: 13" from table to apex
- Spread: 11"
- Pot: 10" Unglazed ceramic bonsai pot
- Stylist: Peter Olson (08-17-2025)
- 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
This tree balances strength and refinement: aged bark, trunk movement, and an already structured branch system make it ideal for collectors who want a mature pine ready for the next stage of design. It’s a true statement piece that reflects decades of patient work.
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 here to help.
About Gerald Rainville
Gerald Rainville is a respected Canadian bonsai grower who began cultivating Japanese Black Pines from seed in 1988. Influenced by time studying in Japan, his eye for detail and patient approach have made his trees highly sought after. Gerald’s JBPs are rarely available for sale, and each one represents decades of dedication and artistry.
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.
