Aug 17, 2016 · Typical pine cone – Japanese black pine. After bringing the cones home, give them a quick bath in a highly diluted lime-sulfur solution to kill any fungus or pests that might …

Nov 21, 2022 · I collected a few baskets of JBP cones this year and many opened quickly, but some only opened later after the warm weather ended and I brought them indoors. Once open …

Sep 4, 2024 · I've searched and can't find any pictures to indicate what a JBP female cone should look like when it is ready for pollination. If now is the right time to pollinate, how long until …

Mar 7, 2024 · Flowers and cones/seed structures generally don't photosynthesize efficiently (if they do at all depending on the plant) so they aren't producing more carbohydrates to …

Aug 3, 2012 · JBP - To cone, or not to cone? Discussions about propagating from cuttings, seeds, air layers etc. Going on a dig (Yamadori) or thinking of importing? Discuss how, when and …

Japanese black pine bonsai—Pinus thunbergii—is known as the king of bonsai and the most iconic conifer in bonsai practice. Japanese black pine’s aesthetic speaks to its longevity and …

I have a large JBP, about 4' tall, recently dug from the garden and potted up. It's beginning to form many cones, maybe 40-50, all about 2 cm long. Since this is a recently transplanted tree, I …

Aug 1, 2023 · Under JBP trees. Seriously, go to a public Japanese Garden and you’ll likely find some JBP with cones.

Dec 27, 2019 · At last I have some cones developing on my seed trees. Will need to keep a close watch through the summer as they ripen because pine cones open quite suddenly and drop all …

1st time collecting JBP cones, a couple already opened on the tree but still contained seeds, this will be my first time growing a pinus of any kind爛