35+ Year Old Japanese Black Pine Bonsai – Compact Power & Character
This Japanese Black Pine is one of those trees you stop and look at twice. Compact in size but full of presence, it has a thick, time-worn trunk with rugged bark, strong lower branching, and a canopy that already looks mature—not “on its way,” but there.
Grown from seed by Gerald Rainville over three decades ago, this tree carries the patience, season-by-season refinement, and quiet depth that only long-term cultivation can create. Styled and refined here at NEBG, it’s balanced, expressive, and ready for its next chapter with a collector who appreciates age and intention.
At a Glance
- Species: Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii)
- Height: 14” from table to apex
- Spread: 13”
- Depth: 10.5”
- Pot: Unglazed oval Yixing container
- Age: 35+ years (seed-grown)
- Ships From: Our Massachusetts nursery
- Images Taken: November 01, 2025
Why This Tree
Japanese Black Pine is considered one of the core species of traditional bonsai, yet seed-grown trees with this kind of mature trunk movement and bark texture don’t come to market often. The silhouette here is compact and strong, making it ideal for display on a stand or patio bench.
Please Note
- All trees are sold as-is
- All sales are final (no returns, refunds, or exchanges)
- Once the tree leaves our nursery, care becomes your responsibility
Have questions? We’re happy to help you determine placement, winter care, and next steps for continued development.
About Gerald Rainville
Gerald Rainville has been cultivating Japanese Black Pines from seed since 1988. His work reflects patient development, deep horticultural knowledge, and a respect for Japanese bonsai tradition. His trees rarely leave private collections. When they do, they tend to find new homes quickly.
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.
