Japanese black pine

Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii 'Banshosho') should be watered about once a week, more during extreme heat or drought. During the spring and summer, you can water in the early morning or late evening to avoid evaporation of water caused by the sun's rays. When watering, water deeply and slowly. Allow the water to soak into the soil for several minutes and then allow the soil to dry before watering again. In the fall and winter, you can water less frequently, about every 2 to 3 weeks.

Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii ’Banshosho’) grows best when it receives full sunlight. This evergreen tree should have around 6-8 hours of direct sun each day for optimal growth and health. Ideally, it should be planted in an area that gets direct morning sunlight and indirect afternoon sunlight in order to give it the best balance of sun and shade needed to thrive.While it can still survive in partial shade, the overall growth and health of the tree will be compromised if it does not receive a sufficient amount of direct sunlight.

Japanese black pine should be pruned 3 times a year: in April, July, and September. The pruning should be light and should primarily involve removing dead or damaged branches and any shoots that are growing toward the center of the tree. This will help keep the tree healthy and maintain its shape and size. In April, pruning can also be used to create a potentially attractive "broom" effect by cutting the tips of the longest branches. In July and September, remove only damaged branches.