{"product_id":"japanese-black-pine-yatsubusa","title":"Japanese Black Pine 'Yatsubusa'","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eJapanese Black Pine 'Yatsubusa'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003ePinus thunbergii 'Yatsubusa' carries its name from the Japanese word meaning \"many buds\" or \"eight clusters\" — an apt description for a pine that produces an extraordinary proliferation of buds at each node, resulting in one of the densest, most compact growth habits of any Japanese black pine cultivar. Where standard JBP grows tall and open, 'Yatsubusa' builds a richly textured, mounding form that rewards patient cultivation and becomes increasingly impressive with age. A true collector's cultivar and an exceptional bonsai subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eGrowth Form \u0026amp; Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Yatsubusa' develops a distinctly dense, multi-branched habit unlike any standard Japanese black pine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, compact mounding to broadly upright form driven by prolific multi-budding at each node\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely short internodes — producing tightly packed ramification that is the envy of bonsai practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf growth rate that builds incredible density and character without constant pruning intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrafted from Japanese scion material onto vigorous Canadian rootstock, ensuring cultivar authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eFoliage Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Yatsubusa' produces some of the most dramatic needle density of any Japanese black pine cultivar:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, stiff dark green needles that emerge in abundant clusters at each branch tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple buds per node create naturally dense foliage pads — often without the need for needle pulling or decandling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich dark green colour that holds vibrancy year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen — bold, textural presence through every season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eIdeal for Bonsai \u0026amp; Garden Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eJapanese black pine is revered as the king of bonsai conifers in Japan, and 'Yatsubusa' is prized within that tradition for its naturally compact form and prolific budding — characteristics that dramatically accelerate the development of refined bonsai structure. Its dwarf habit and dense ramification make it suitable for smaller bonsai styles and shohin (miniature) bonsai in particular. In the garden, it forms a striking compact specimen with a richly textured, architectural silhouette that stands out in any Japanese-inspired or conifer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eWhy Choose 'Yatsubusa'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlific multi-budding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple buds per node create extraordinary natural density — the defining characteristic of this cultivar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonsai royalty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese black pine is the premier bonsai conifer; 'Yatsubusa' accelerates refined structure development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for shohin bonsai:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf compact habit makes it one of the best JBP cultivars for miniature and small-scale bonsai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural multi-budding reduces the need for intensive decandling and needle work compared to standard JBP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted from Japanese stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scion material sourced from Japan, grafted in Canada for cultivar authenticity and local vigour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eThis listing is for a grafted specimen in a 1 Gallon nursery pot. Measurements are approximate and will vary by individual plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .plant-specs-table thead {\n    display: none;\n  }\n  .plant-specs-table tr {\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;\n  }\n  .plant-specs-table td {\n    display: block;\n    text-align: left;\n    padding: 10px 12px;\n    border: none !important;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd !important;\n  }\n  .plant-specs-table td:before {\n    content: attr(data-label);\n    font-weight: bold;\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\n    color: #98a869;\n  }\n  .plant-specs-table td:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none !important;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\" class=\"plant-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #98a869; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003ePinus thunbergii 'Yatsubusa'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e1 Gallon nursery pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e6–12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrunk Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e⅜–½ inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e5–8 (Canadian zones 5a–8b)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eFull sun (6+ hours direct sun preferred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eConifer — evergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eProlific multi-budding, extremely dense compact habit, ideal for shohin bonsai\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eJapanese scion grafted in Canada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonsai Difficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: Photos are representative of this cultivar and size range. The exact plant you receive may vary slightly in form and character.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 30px 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese heritage, Canadian grown.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each 'Yatsubusa' is grafted from authentic Japanese scion material and cultivated at our Canadian nursery, ensuring cultivar integrity and plants fully acclimatized to Canadian growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #000; margin: 30px 0 0 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Island Ornamentals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50640933978351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/1235\/5055\/files\/pinus-thunbergii-yatsubusa-full-plant-1-gallon.png?v=1788044877","url":"https:\/\/islandornamental.ca\/products\/japanese-black-pine-yatsubusa","provider":"Island Ornamentals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}