Japanese Black Pine — 35+ Years of Age & Character
This Japanese Black Pine was grown and developed by Gerald Rainville, a respected North American bonsai practitioner known for producing strong, compact pines with powerful lower trunks and well-established root structure. This tree shows exactly that: a mature base, balanced branching, and healthy, refined needle growth.
The silhouette is compact and intentional, with branching that already offers movement and depth. Needle size is well-controlled, and the tree is at a stage where seasonal refinement (decandling and selective wiring) will continue to improve ramification year after year. It's a pine with both presence and future potential—built on three decades of patient development.
At a Glance
- Species: Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii)
- Grown By: Gerald Rainville
- Age: 35+ years
- Size: 12" Tall (from table to apex), 13" Spread.
- Container: 10" Unglazed rectangular bonsai pot
- Health: Strong, vigorous, and actively growing
- Ships From: Our Massachusetts nursery
- Images Taken: November 09, 2025 - the tree shown is the one you’ll receive
Why This Tree Stands Out
- True seed-grown age — not a young styled pine
- Excellent trunk development and taper
- Refined branch structure ready for continued advancement
- Part of the late Gerald Rainville’s respected body of work
We’re happy to help with care questions, wintering guidance, or ongoing development suggestions. Just reach out after purchase.
Please Note
- All trees are sold as-is
- All sales are final
- Once the tree leaves our nursery, ongoing care is the responsibility of the buyer
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.
