Pinus thunbergii 'Kyokko yatsubusa' Japanese Black Pine Valentine's Day Picks Another advantage is that it

Another advantage is that it usually leafs out in the spring a few days later than other red Japanese maple trees like 'Bloodgood' lessening the chance of frost damage

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If left unchecked this plant can reach 15 to 20 feet quite easily

The long leaders will spend some time filling out before sending out more vertical growth

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Pinus thunbergii 'Kyokko yatsubusa' Japanese Black Pine Valentine's Day Picks Another advantage is that itPinus thunbergii Kyokko yatsubusa is a Japanese black pine that is known for its rough, cork bark that it develops with age. Kyokko yatsubusa has medium green needles with medium length similar to many other Japanese black pine cultivars. Kyokko yatsubusa has a dwarf like growth habit that does not get very tall. In fact, much of Kyokko yatsubusas growth is lateral. Due to its dwarf stature and attractive, rough bark Kyokko yatsubusa is most commonly