Do big box stores sell Japanese black pine?

[ceriano]

what do you think about these? He has several listings.

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So the question is, are these worth it?

 

[BonsaiDTLA]

So the question is, are these worth it?

I don't think so. The base has no movement.

 

[ceriano]

I don't think so. The base has no movement.

How much should I offer him?

 

[BonsaiDTLA]

How much should I offer him?

I wouldn't buy it period because there is no movement in the base. I'd rather wait and buy one where I'm starting off on the right foot already.

 

[Paradox]

Yea I wouldnt buy either at that price myself

 

[Adair M]

“Mikawa” JBP is referring to the Japanese Island where the trees are found. The JBP native to that island are thought to have nicer bark than JBP native to other places. So seeds collected from trees on Mikawa island are said to be “Mikawa”.

Other named varieties are reproduced asexually. Primarily grafts.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Mikawa Black Pines?

One of my blog readers emailed me a question: “I’d like to learn the difference between regular JBP and Mikawa JBP?” I thought it was a really good question because I didn’…

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[Carol 83]

what do you think about these? He has several listings.

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I know absolutely nothing about them, defer to those that do.

 

[Potawatomi13]

How much should I offer him?

With about 6-10 years ground grown trunk development might be worth asking price. Today would not give over maybe $55-60 for them. Suspect seller would balk at this

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

I know absolutely nothing about them, defer to those that do.

That is a prime example of doing bonsai for 1 year, 30 times over.

 

[ceriano]

With about 6-10 years ground grown trunk development might be worth asking price. Today would not give over maybe $55-60 for them. Suspect seller would balk at this

He declined my $65 offer

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

He declined my $65 offer

So he has a conscience...?

 

[Potawatomi13]

He declined my $65 offer

A dedicated thief. Hope you seek better elsewhere.

 

[ceriano]

Interesting I've never seen a Japanese white pine at HD, most always Austrian white pine.

These are white pine at our local nursery not sure if they are appropriate for bonsai.

 

[ceriano]

Sometimes you can find Thunderhead Japanese black pine. Read up about them if you decide to buy one as they don't like to play bonsai very well.

Is it the same as thunbergii?

 

[Pitoon]

Is it the same as thunbergii?

Pinus thunbergii = Japanese Black Pine. The species has different cultivars.

 

[Pitoon]

These are white pine at our local nursery not sure if they are appropriate for bonsai.

I am familiar with that wholesale nursery and I am sure all those are grafted. As I said, I have never seen a Japanese White Pine at Home Depot.