35-Year Japanese Black Pine Bonsai — Gerald Rainville Grown
This Japanese Black Pine was grown from seed by Gerald Rainville more than three decades ago, long before “Rainville” became a name people recognized in the bonsai world. It carries the qualities that define his work: compact needle length, strong interior budding, and structure developed slowly over seasons, not forced or rushed.
The trunk shows age in all the right ways: textured bark, natural movement, and subtle taper that only time can make. The branching is balanced and ready for your hand, whether you lean toward a clean, refined profile or prefer a slightly more rustic, natural expression. The tree is healthy, stable, and has been consistently cared for—no shortcuts, no last-minute styling, no surprises.
At 16” tall with a 13” spread, it has visual presence without requiring a large display area. It’s also at a wonderful stage for stewardship: mature enough to enjoy today, yet young enough that your choices will continue to shape its future character.
Trees like this are not easily replaced. Rainville-grown pines of this age surface rarely, and when they find new owners, they stay there. If you’ve been waiting for the right Japanese Black Pine to anchor or elevate your collection, this one is special.
At a Glance
- Species: Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii)
- Height: 16" from table to apex
- Spread: 13"
- Pot: 9" Unglazed Yixing container
- Stylist: Pete Olson
- Age: Mature specimen (35+ years old)
- Availability: One-of-a-kind – once sold, it’s gone
- Ships from: Our Massachusetts nursery
- Images taken on: November 01, 2025
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.
Available for shipping or local pickup. If you'd like to see it in person, just let us know—we’d be happy to show it to you.
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.
