35+ Year Old Japanese Black Pine – Powerful Trunk, Gerald Rainville Grown
Few bonsai carry this much presence.
This Japanese Black Pine, grown patiently from seed for over 35 years by Canadian bonsai master Gerald Rainville, has the kind of trunk and structure collectors dream of. Thick, rugged bark, powerful taper, and tiered branching give this tree an unmistakable sense of age and authority.
Already potted in an unglazed bonsai container, this tree is more than just material—it’s a finished foundation ready for refinement. The movement and proportion are all there, waiting for the right artist to bring it to its full potential.
We acquired the entire group of Gerald’s mature Shohin-Size JBPs during our last trip north. Once these are gone, there are no more.
If you’ve been holding out for a pine with real gravitas, this is the one to consider.
At a Glance
- Species: Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii)
- Height: 14" from table to apex
- Spread: 14"
- Pot: 8.25" Unglazed bonsai container
- 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 has the power and age that collectors search for: a bold trunk with weathered bark, structured branches, and decades of careful growth. It’s not just a bonsai—it’s a statement piece.
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. His apprenticeship and study in Japan shaped his eye for design, and his work is now highly sought after worldwide. Each of his trees represents decades of discipline, patience, and artistry—living works that rarely become available for sale.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
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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.
