35+ Year Old Japanese Black Pine – Gerald Rainville Grown in Tokoname Grow Pot
This Japanese Black Pine is a perfect blend of age, history, and potential.
Seed-grown and cultivated for over 35 years by bonsai grower Gerald Rainville, this tree shows a sturdy trunk, natural taper, and compact branching. Its smaller stature makes it approachable, while the rugged bark and balanced structure give it true collector appeal.
Currently housed in a traditional Tokoname grow pot, this pine is ready for its next stage of development. Keep refining in the training container or move it into a show pot—the foundation is excellent.
We purchased every mature Shohin-Size JBP from Gerald’s collection during our recent trip north. Once these sell, there are no more.
If you’ve been waiting for a tree that combines age, strength, and flexible design potential, this is an opportunity not to miss.
At a Glance
- Species: Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii)
- Height: 9" from table to apex
- Spread: 12"
- Pot: 9" Tokoname grow pot #7
- 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 pine offers classic Black Pine qualities: rugged bark, strong trunk, and a versatile branch structure. The Tokoname pot underscores its development stage—perfect for a collector who wants to guide the next chapter.
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 is a Canadian bonsai grower who has cultivated Japanese Black Pines from seed since 1988. His trees reflect decades of patience and refinement, and they are rarely available for sale—each a living testament to his craft.
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.
